Cleveland Cavaliers lose Dean Wade to Philadelphia 76ers in free agency

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost forward Dean Wade to the Philadelphia 76ers, who signed him to a four-year, $39 million deal. This loss impacts the Cavaliers' depth as they work to build a competitive roster around Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Wade's departure follows the recent loss of Keon Ellis, leaving Cleveland needing to fill gaps on their bench. The Cavaliers finished the 2025-26 season with a 52-30 record and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were swept by the New York Knicks. They are now focused on retaining James Harden and pursuing LeBron James as options to bolster their squad in the offseason.

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