Dean Wade's comments about his new team are far from bulletin board material for his old one

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade recently spoke about his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, and while some have speculated that his comments may be a slight against his former team, the report indicates this is not the case. Wade explained that he wanted to compete for a championship and had embraced the "dirty work" early in his career, but that his feelings about joining the 76ers were about being part of the team he believed he would play for, not a dig at the Cavaliers.

The confusion over Wade's comments arose when interviewers asked him about his feelings regarding his position on the team after other big names like Jaylen Brown and LeBron James joined the 76ers, leading some to think he might be unhappy about not having a starter's spot. However, the news source clarifies that the question was not about why Wade left Cleveland or the Cavaliers, but rather about how he felt coming to Philadelphia as the first big acquisition of the offseason and then watching key players join the team, potentially displacing him.

Wade's departure from the Cavaliers came early in the offseason, which allowed the team to pivot and trade for young prospect Peyton Watson. The source does not conclude whether the Cavaliers were willing to match Wade's contract offer or if they wanted him back, but it does emphasize that his thoughts on the 76ers were positive, stating that Philadelphia was, at that time, the best fit for him as a professional player.