Sources: Sixers to land Dean Wade on four-year, $39M deal

PHILADELPHIA -- Free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Sixers beat out several other contenders who had pursued the former Cavaliers forward, who has long proven indispensable for Cleveland over the years.

Wade, 29, is a valuable frontcourt piece as a capable defender at the four spot who can also stretch the floor with his 3-point shot. He appeared in 342 games for Cleveland over his seven years with the Cavaliers, including 32 playoff games.

Despite splitting time between the starting lineup and the bench, Wade had a positive on-off differential in each of the last four years -- meaning the Cavs were better when he was on the court vs. off.

For the Sixers, Wade should fill in what's been a hole at power forward since Tobias Harris departed two seasons ago -- slotting in alongside superstar center Joel Embiid.