Dean Wade News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Logs heavy minutes in loss Wade contributed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 106-93 loss to Detroit.

Impact Wade drew the start and logged substantial playing time with Philadelphia's frontcourt shorthanded, though he attempted just four shots. His defensive contributions helped offset the limited scoring, but his low offensive usage makes him difficult to trust outside deeper fantasy formats. Wade could continue seeing significant minutes while the Sixers deal with injuries up front.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Wade (ankle) is available and starting Saturday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Wade will return from a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle and enter the starting lineup in LeBron James' (back) stead. Wade will be joined in the first unit by Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid in the front end of this back-to-back set.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Wade is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Wade is in jeopardy of missing a third straight game to begin the regular season. If the veteran forward is unable to suit up, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jabari Walker would be candidates to see a bump in minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will miss second straight game Thursday Wade (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact After sitting out Philadelphia's 106-100 victory over the Knicks on Opening Night, Wade will have to watch from the sidelines once again. In his absence, Adem Bona and Jabari Walker could see a slight uptick in playing time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Wade (ankle) participated in Thursday's morning shootaround, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Wade remains day-to-day with his ankle sprain after missing the season opener. The 76ers have listed him as questionable, but his availability Thursday morning bodes well for his chances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Wade (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Wade is aiming to make his 76ers debut Thursday. His eventual return from an ankle sprain could slightly cut into Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's minutes on the wing.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for regular-season opener Wade (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The former Cavalier, who signed with the 76ers in the offseason following seven seasons in Cleveland, will have to wait at least one more game to make his debut with Philadelphia. Wade averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers made on 36.2 percent shooting in 2025-26 across 59 regular-season appearances (38 starts). With him on the shelf for the 2026-27 Opening Night, expect Justin Edwards, Rayan Rupert and Jabari Walker to see their roles increased slightly.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Wade (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's season opener versus the Knicks, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

Impact With back-to-back missed practices, Wade appears to be on the wrong side of the questionable tag. Justin Edwards and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would have a chance to enter the streaming mix in deep leagues if Wade is out.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Wade (ankle) did not practice Monday, according to 76ers reporter Paul Hudrick.

Impact Wade has been sidelined since picking up the injury in Friday's preseason finale. He was limited to individual work Monday and appears to be questionable at best for Opening Night against the Knicks.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Sunday Wade (ankle) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Wade didn't return to Friday's preseason finale after injuring his ankle in the first half, and his status for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks is up in the air. If the 29-year-old forward is forced to miss time, Justin Edwards and Jabari Walker could see increased burn.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle Friday Wade had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one steal over 13 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to the Celtics.

Impact Wade suffered an ankle injury in the first half, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports. Head coach Nick Nurse wasn't overly concerned but chose to keep him off the floor for the remainder of the contest. The 29-year-old, who signed with the 76ers in the offseason, should at least be considered questionable ahead of the Opening Night meeting with the Knicks. If Wade can't suit up, Anfernee Simons and Dominick Barlow would presumably each receive a few more minutes.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Wade will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Wade started for the resting LeBron James in Saturday's preseason loss to Boston, but James is active and starting for Friday's preseason finale. Wade could make sense as a three-point streamer this season on the days James receives a maintenance day, but it'll be tough for him to impact fantasy leagues while the 76ers are at full strength.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Promoted to starting role Wade is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Wade will get the start Saturday since the 76ers are resting players such as Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Wade started in 38 of his 59 regular-season appearances with the Cavaliers in 2025-26, but he'll likely be a bench player when Philadelphia is healthy in 2026-27.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James reminds 76ers why Dean Wade was initially their top target 76ers star LeBron James has some notable praise for the forward, Dean Wade.

OCTOBER 10 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Cavaliers are going to miss Dean Wade each and every night this season The Cleveland Cavaliers need to stop big forwards in the Eastern Conference, and their stopper, Dean Wade, is gone and they cannot replace h...

OCTOBER 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Shifting to bench Wade isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Nets.

Impact Wade drew the start in the preseason opener with the Sixers electing to rest several key contributors. However, he'll retreat to the bench Thursday with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey all back in action.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

76ers' injury woes will ask more from Dean Wade than the Cavaliers ever did The Cleveland Cavaliers deployed Dean Wade in many ways, but with the Philadelphia 76ers already dealing with injuries, his new home will as...

OCTOBER 7 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Starting preseason opener Wade will start Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Impact LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are all sitting out the preseason opener for rest purposes, opening the door for Wade to enter the first unit. He'll be joined in the starting five by Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ariel Hukporti.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Wade's comments about his new team are far from bulletin board material for his old one | Sporting News Dean Wade is now with the Philadelphia 76ers, but comments he made seemingly rubbed people the wrong way.

OCTOBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dean Wade reveals what it's like to be a player on the 76ers' stacked 2026-27 roster | Sporting News Dean Wade signed with the 76ers in the 2026 offseason, and he is blessed to be part of such a stacked roster.

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tyrese Maxey issues a challenge to Dean Wade the 76ers badly need The Philadelphia 76ers signed Dean Wade in free agency, hoping that the forward will be able to bring his versatility on the defensive end t...

OCTOBER 1 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Dean Wade Takes Subtle Shot at Cavs? Dean Wade spent his first seven NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Undrafted out of Kansas State, he found his way onto the 2019-20 t...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

76ers newcomer Dean Wade will suffer from flawed award voting system 76ers forward Dean Wade might just be the most impactful bench player in the league this season, but he is not going to win Sixth Man of the...

SEPTEMBER 25 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

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