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KING OF PRUSSIA — Dean Wade wanted to show face early in a new city. But what's it worth when you blend in? As Wade walked into a back office at the DICK'S Sporting Goods in King of Prussia on Wednesday evening, he was promptly asked how tall he was.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / September 2

Dean Wade says leaving Cavs was tough, but Sixers opportunity was too good to pass up

Dean Wade spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Cavaliers, so leaving Cleveland wasn’t exactly a casual decision. But after signing a four-year, $39 million deal with the 76ers, Wade believes he landed in the right place.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 2

New Additions Tacko Fall And Dean Wade Speak On Joining The 76ers

Tacko Fall, the seven foot six inch tall forward, has signed an Exhibit-10 deal to return to the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers after a four-year absence from the league.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Exclusive: How Dean Wade’s free agency dreams became 76ers’ championship-contending reality

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 25

The One Matchup to Watch When the Cavs Open the Season Against Philadelphia

The Sixers will begin their season on the road against the Knicks. The team debuts of LeBron James and Dean Wade will happen on the road, with their first home game coming two days later.

NBA News / Scoop B / August 14

SCOOP B INSIDER: James Harden Patient, Focused on Cavs Roster Upgrades as Contract Talks & Wing Retooling Near Resolution

As mid-August approaches and NBA training camps loom on the horizon, all eyes across the league remain locked on ten-time All-Star James Harden. After

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 20

NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Heat

The Sixers didn’t waste any time addressing one of their biggest needs in free agency. As Adam Aaronson of the Philly Voice noted, Philadelphia made former

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12

NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors

Dean Wade spent seven seasons doing the dirty work in Cleveland. Now, he believes he’ll be doing much of the same in Philadelphia. Speaking with Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wade said he sees himself as a natural fit alongside the Sixers’ high-powered offense because of what he brings at the other end of the floor.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 6

NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Celtics, Ron Harper Jr, Knicks

The Sixers have used just about every dollar available from their non-taxpayer mid-level exception. According to Hoops Rumors, Philadelphia committed nearly the entire exception to the signings of Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons, leaving roughly $44,000 unspent. That may not sound like much, and for now, it isn’t.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Contract Details: Wade, Simons, Sharpe, Minott, George, More

The Sixers used nearly their entire non-taxpayer mid-level exception to complete their deals with Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons. Wade’s four-year contract starts at $9MM, while Simons’ two-year deal has a starting salary of $6MM, leaving just $44K remaining on Philadelphia’s mid-level, Hoops Rumors has learned.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

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Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 1

Lakers Showed ‘Significant Interest’ In Dean Wade Before Signing With 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy trying to improve their roster in the wake of LeBron James informing them that he plans to continue his career elsewhere next season.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / July 1

What The Dean Wade Signing Means For The Philadelphia 76ers

Dean Wade has signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $39 million. This deal was heavily rumored leading into the NBA free agency period due to the previous connection between Wade and 76ers President Mike Gansey.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Cavaliers losing key roster piece to East rival

The Cleveland Cavaliers are losing a fan favorite to free agency.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Sixers, Dean Wade Agree To Four-Year Deal

After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Cavaliers, free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39MM contract with the Sixers, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 28

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Interest In Dean Wade & Jock Landale

As one of the only teams with projected cap space, the Los Angeles Lakers are naturally going to be linked to just about every free agent on the market.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 20

Cavs may face uphill climb in keeping Dean Wade

The Cavaliers would like to keep Dean Wade. Whether they’ll be able to is another question. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, league sources expect Wade to leave Cleveland in unrestricted free agency, with several teams expected to pursue the veteran forward once the market opens.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 18

Why Cavs’ Dean Wade likely to draw interest in free agency

It’s hard to know exactly what will become of Cavaliers free agent forward Dean Wade. For starters, the Cavs would love for Wade to return. By all accounts, Wade would like to be back, too.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Suns among teams interested in Cavs free agent Dean Wade

Dean Wade is hitting the open market this summer, and the Suns are already on his radar. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, Phoenix has had internal discussions about Wade dating back to the trade deadline and is one of several teams expected to pursue the Cavaliers forward in free agency.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / May 5