76ers enrich 'The Process' with five-year extension

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have put their trust in Joel Embiid, signing one of the more talented, yet injury-prone, players in the NBA to a league maximum contract extension.

A source familiar with the situation told Associated Press on Monday that Embiid and the Sixers have agreed on a five-year extension worth $148 million.

The deal could reach even more if the 7-foot center reaches certain incentives. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been officially announced.