Tacko Fall and Dean Wade join the Philadelphia 76ers roster

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Tacko Fall and Dean Wade join the Philadelphia 76ers roster
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The Philadelphia 76ers have added frontcourt depth by signing Tacko Fall to an Exhibit-10 deal and securing Dean Wade on a four-year, $38.7 million contract. Fall returns to the NBA after stints in Australia and China, having previously played for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. He will compete for a roster spot during training camp alongside fellow signees Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas. Wade arrives in Philadelphia following his tenure with the Cavaliers, where he appeared in 77 games last season. Both players expressed enthusiasm for the team's championship prospects, with Wade noting that the current 76ers roster is the most talented he has played for in his career. The 76ers maintain one open standard roster spot as they finalize their lineup for the upcoming season.

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  • Tacko Fall signed an Exhibit-10 deal to return to the NBA.
  • Dean Wade signed a four-year, $38.7 million contract with the 76ers.
  • Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas also joined the team on Exhibit-10 deals.
  • Fall previously played for the Celtics and Cavaliers before his time abroad.
  • The 76ers currently have one open roster spot for a standard contract.
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The 76ers' new additions, Tacko Fall and Dean Wade, make their feelings known on joining the franchise in Philadelphia.

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