Cavaliers forward Dean Wade set to join 76ers on free-agent deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
BasketballCleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is poised to leave the team and sign a four-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Wade, the longest-tenured player with the Cavs since joining as an undrafted free agent in 2019, averaged a career-high 22.3 minutes and solidified his role on the team during the past season. His expected transition to Philadelphia reunites him with Mike Gansey, who recently became the president of basketball operations for the 76ers. NBA teams can begin signing players to free-agent contracts after July 6.
- •Dean Wade played for the Cavaliers since signing in 2019.
- •He averaged 5.8 points and 4.2 rebounds last season.
- •Wade will sign with the 76ers after July 6.
- •Mike Gansey, ex-Cavs executive, is now with Philadelphia.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade reportedly signing with 76ers
"The longest-tenured member of the Cavs is expected to depart when players can officially sign free agency contracts.
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