Joel Embiid ranks as NBA's worst contract heading into 2026 season
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
CBS Sports released an updated ranking of the NBA's worst contracts, placing Joel Embiid at the top. The analysis follows a busy offseason in which numerous players signed new deals or changed teams, impacting the of contractual evaluations. The list reflects how detrimental these contracts could be for teams attempting to build competitive rosters. Other notable contracts mentioned include Trae Young and De'Aaron Fox, who also find themselves among the top five worst contracts in the league.
- •Updated list assesses the effects of new contracts signed this offseason.
- •Embedd ranks as the NBA's worst contract due to significant financial commitments.
- •Trae Young and De'Aaron Fox also appear in the top five worst contracts.
- •Rankings reflect the importance of roster construction during a transition period.
- •Impending seasons are affected by teams' evaluations of player salaries and performance.
- 4:27 PMCBS NBA — Ranking NBA's 15 worst contracts: Trae Young, De'Aaron Fox in top five, but Joel Embiid is No. 1
"The NBA offseason is pretty much wrapped up, so let's take a fresh look at some of the league's worst deals
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