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Sixers Agree to Four-Year Deal with Dean Wade

By Luke Arcaini

Published: Jul 1st, 2026 · 12:51 PM EDT

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The Sixers made their first signing of the offseason on Tuesday night, agreeing to a four-year deal with former Cavaliers forward Dean Wade.

Free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Several contenders pursued the former Cavaliers forward, who has become an indispensable defending and shooting frontcourt piece. pic.twitter.com/VSw15tkITO

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

Wade, 29, is a 3-and-D player that gauged interest from “several contenders” around the league, according to Shams. Wade averaged 5.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game in 2025 with the Cavaliers. His strength is certainly his defense, an area where the Sixers struggled in 2025.

While the Sixers don’t have a ton of financial flexibility this offseason, the move for Wade is a fit that this team has needed for a few years. A 6-foot-9 forward, Wade can guard the perimeter, and really all positions on the court, at a high level. Mike Gansey was familiar with Wade during his tenure in Cleveland, and struck the four year deal to kick off free-agency for the Sixers.

Another move by the Sixers:

The Sixers agreed to a one-year, $3.4M deal with free-agent center Ariel Hukporti from the Knicks, according to Shams.

Free agent center Ariel Hukporti has agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Hukporti departs the Knicks after playing a reserve role on their title team, and gives the 76ers frontcourt depth and a high-motor, athletic big man. pic.twitter.com/dghYXm9Ly6

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026