Tyrese Maxey’s next contract could end up in a stratosphere few NBA players ever reach.
The Philadelphia 76ers guard is in position to chase a five-year, $389 million supermax deal in 2028, but only if he checks off some major boxes along the way. ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported that if Maxey earns All-NBA honors in two of the next three seasons, he could become eligible for one of the biggest contracts the league has ever handed out. That would put him in the same supermax conversation as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown.
Maxey has already made the first leap. Last season, the 23-year-old picked up the first All-NBA selection of his career after putting up 28.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 36.7% from three. For the former first-round pick, it marked a clear rise into the league’s top guard tier.
He was still not eligible for a supermax extension this offseason, though, because he had only completed six NBA seasons. Under the NBA’s CBA rules, a player needs seven years of service to qualify for a designated veteran supermax contract.
There are other paths to a bigger payday before that 2028 scenario. If Maxey earns another All-NBA nod, wins MVP, or takes Defensive Player of the Year during the 2026-27 season, he would become eligible in 2027 for a four-year, $301 million extension.
The ceiling gets even higher after that. If Maxey lands All-NBA honors in two of the next three seasons, he could qualify for the five-year, $389 million supermax in 2028 or 2029. That kind of money would rank among the largest contracts in NBA history and further establish him as one of the 76ers’ centerpieces.
The hard part is that the road to another All-NBA selection may be tougher now than it was a year ago. Philadelphia has overhauled its roster by adding LeBron James and trading for Jaylen Brown, while Joel Embiid is also expected to return. Suddenly, Maxey is sharing the floor with four players who can create their own offense.
That helps the 76ers’ championship outlook, but it likely trims Maxey’s usage. He was the team’s primary offensive engine last season while Embiid missed a significant stretch. This year, his touches and shot volume should drop with Embiid, LeBron, and Brown all demanding their share.
LeBron, according to his agent Rich Paul, is expected to lean more into a playmaking role. Even so, Maxey won’t have the same freedom to dominate the ball that he enjoyed during his All-NBA season.
Still, the door is not shut. Voters do weigh team success, and if Philadelphia finishes near the top of the Eastern Conference while Maxey keeps producing at an elite level, he could stay firmly in the All-NBA mix. The challenge is obvious: getting one more selection is difficult, and stacking two over the next three seasons is even tougher.
If Maxey can keep his numbers strong while helping the 76ers contend for a title, the payoff could be historic. The next few seasons may decide whether he stays on a star track or lands in the NBA’s most exclusive salary tier.
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