Report: Sixers signing Dean Wade to four-year, $39 million contract
PhillyVoice • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers are signing free-agent forward Dean Wade to a four-year, $39 million contract, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Wade, 29, is recognized for his strong perimeter defense and three-point shooting, with a career 36.7% accuracy from beyond the arc, and was identified by Sixers President Mike Gansey during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Wade is expected to join the Sixers' starting lineup alongside Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, and Joel Embiid, providing valuable size and defensive versatility in the frontcourt.
- The signing uses part of the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, placing the Sixers under a hard salary cap, which likely means at least one of their primary free agents, Quentin Grimes or Kelly Oubre Jr., will leave the team.
- Wade's contract reportedly includes a partial guarantee in the final season, giving the Sixers some financial flexibility moving forward.
