76ers sign Paul George, secure Maxey extension, set championship aspirations
PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey was patient. Despite the uncertainty, he waited, and now the Philadelphia 76ers have rewarded him handsomely. A year ago, the 76ers asked Maxey to delay signing a contract extension, promising that it would be worth it. At the time, Maxey was not yet an All-Star and had not scored 50 points in a game. The delay allowed the team to effectively manage the salary cap, entering free agency with about $65 million to spend. This strategic move paid off when the 76ers acquired Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers on a four-year, $212 million deal.…