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Sportando ↗· 6 Jul 2026
Contract signing · PHI
Done deal
Dean Wade

Dean Wade explains why he picked Philadelphia over other suitors

Dean Wade told ClutchPoints the 76ers pursued him aggressively from the start of free agency, calling repeatedly to show how much they wanted him.

He pointed to his prior relationship with president Mike Gansey from their Cleveland days and his desire to join a contender as key factors. Wade said the later additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James confirmed he made the right call.

$39M · 4yr
+ 4 reports from 4 outlets
RealGM · 8 Sept 2026Wade explains why Gansey ties and Sixers' momentum sealed his signing
Hoops Rumors · 4 Sept 2026Wade explains why he picked Philly before Brown, LeBron arrived
Sportando · 3 Sept 2026Dean Wade explains why he picked Philadelphia over other suitors
Basketball-Reference · 6 Jul 2026Dean Wade lands multi-year deal with the Sixers
Dean Wade

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