Paul George's Contract Falls in Value | Philadelphia 76ers News

Joel Embiid still reigns as the NBA’s most overpaid player, clinging to the top spot despite a massive four-year, $188 million deal, while Paul George’s ranking plummeted from fourth to twelfth after his trade to the Celtics — a move that exposed how front offices can misjudge superstar value. Trae Young surged to second with his new Wizards extension, De’Aaron Fox slid after Finals underperformance, and Gary Trent’s $64M pact vaulted him to seventh. George’s drop reflects shifting market perceptions — and maybe even a Celtics gamble that backfired — leaving fans wondering if his hefty contract was ever worth it, even on a new team. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07d4a5d7f2576b0f