Impact Wade returns to the second unit while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen reprise starting roles Wednesday. The 27-year-old is likely to log minutes at both the power forward and center position off the bench.
OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
DEAN WADE
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4.5 RPG •
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1.3 APG
Returns to bench Wade will come off the bench Wednesday versus Detroit.
Starting against Indiana Wade is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers.
Impact The Cavaliers will be resting several regulars in this matchup, and this means Wade will have the chance to start in the frontcourt alongside Jarrett Allen. The rest of the starting lineup will feature Jaylon Tyson, Isaac Okoro and Ty Jerome.
OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dean Wade needs to be healthy and confident for Cavs to advance further in playoffs — Ethan Sands Dean Wade is a crucial piece for the Cavs to go further into the playoffs. But Wade has to be available for the team to do so.
JUNE 7, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM
Starting Wednesday Wade will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 matchup with Boston, with Caris LeVert (knee) unavailable, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Impact Wade should get all the run he can handle with the Cavs' backcourt depleted, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus and Evan Mobley. Sam Merrill should also see an uptick in minutes with LeVert joining Donovan Mitchell (calf) on the sidelines for Game 5.
MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 17 minutes in return Wade finished Saturday's 106-93 loss to Boston in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 17...
Impact Wade returned to action having missed the entire postseason due to an injured knee, totaling five points in 17 minutes. While he does provide the Cavaliers with some much-needed depth, he is far from a difference-maker. Saturday's loss leaves Cleveland trailing 2-1 in the series with Game 4 scheduled for Monday.
MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cavs get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics; Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury | NBA.com Cavs forward Dean Wade is making his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Celtics on Saturday after missing the past two months with a strained right knee.
MAY 12, 2024 • NBA.COM
Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade made his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right kneeMAY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade Final Injury Status Game 3 Cavs-Celtics Jarrett Allen is out and Dean Wade will play as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Boston Celtics in Game 3.
MAY 11, 2024 • SI.COM
Good to go Saturday Wade (knee) is available for Saturday's Game 3 against Boston, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Impact Wade has been sidelined since March 8, but he made it through warmups without any setbacks and is officially good to go. Jarrett Allen (ribs) remains out, however. It will be interesting to see what type of role Wade plays after being sidelined so long.
MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Game 3 Wade (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics.
Impact Wade hasn't played since March 8 due to a right knee sprain. If Wade is upgraded to available, it remains to be seen how he will be featured in Cleveland's playoff rotation.
MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen out for Game 2 against Celtics with bruised ribs
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Jarrett Allen for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday as he continues to deal with bruised ribsMAY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Thursday Wade (knee) won't suit up for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with Boston.
Impact Wade has been out of commission for two months now, and with no positive updates to speak of, it's safe to assume he's still not close.
MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will Cavs' Dean Wade return during second round of playoffs? Dean Wade, the hero of Cleveland’s lone win versus the Boston Celtics during the regular season, has been sidelined since early March.
MAY 7, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM
Remains out Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Celtics.
Impact Wade hasn't played since March 8 due to a right knee sprain. It's unclear if he'll get the green light at any point during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but unless Cleveland provides an update, Wade can be considered day-to-day.
MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Boston hosts Cleveland to open second round
The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers to begin the Eastern Conference second roundMAY 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cavaliers' Dean Wade Out For Remainder Of First Round Series Against Magic On Wednesday, Cleveland announced that the forward will remain out indefinitely due to a right knee sprain.
APRIL 25, 2024 • SI.COM
Missing First Round series Wade (knee) is out indefinitely and won't play in the remainder of the Cavaliers First Round series against the Magic, the team announced Wednesday.
Impact Wade hasn't taken the floor since March 8 due to a right knee sprain and will be sidelined for the remainder of the series against Orlando. In the announcement, the Cavaliers said that a recent MRI revealed that Wade would need more time for recovery and is out indefinitely. Georges Niang and Isaac Okoro should continue to see plenty of action off the bench at the forward spots.
APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Game 3 Wade (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and will be unavailable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Magic, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Impact Wade hasn't suited up since March 8 due to a right knee sprain, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. However, the team has been evaluating him on a game-by-game basis, and his next chance to suit up will be in Saturday's Game 4.
APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Game 2 Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 against Orlando.
Impact Wade's next opportunity to take the court comes with additional rest, as the series switches to Orlando for Game 3 on Thursday. He has not taken the court since March 8 due to a right knee sprain. That being said, Wade's size and defensive prowess would likely yield a small role off the bench if he's able to return to action in the postseason.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Saturday Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.
Impact Wade has not played since March 8, a 33-minute start where he accumulated zero points, four rebounds, two assists and a block. It's unclear when the 27-year-old will be able to return.
APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice, unlikely to play Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wade (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and is unlikely to play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Impact Wade carved out a substantial role when the Cavaliers dealt with multiple injuries, mainly to Evan Mobley, earlier in the season, but he hasn't played since March 8 due to a knee injury. In Wade's likely absence, Georges Niang and Marcus Morris are candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench.
APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down for regular season Wade (knee) will not play in Cleveland's final two regular season games, and his availability for the playoffs is uncertain, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Wade has already been ruled out Friday with a right knee sprain, marking his 18th straight absence. If Wade is unable to return in the playoffs, Georges Niang should continue to receive increased playing time.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Wade (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Wade will miss his 18th straight contest Friday due to a right knee sprain. His last chance to suit up before the end of the regular season is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Another absence coming Wade (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Wade's absence streak will extend to 17 games Wednesday as he continues to deal with a right knee sprain. Cleveland only has two more contests before the end of the regular season.
APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rest of season in jeopardy Wade's knee soreness is now being diagnosed as a knee sprain and it's unclear if he will be able to return this season, , Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Wade has not taken the court since March 8, being sidelined for the last 12 contest. Fedor notes that Wade's knee "finally started making progress recently after the latest form of treatment," and that the coaching staff still regards him as day-to-day. His injury absence began just two games after booming for a career-high 23 points to fuel comeback win over Boston on March 5, promptly subtracting him after Cleveland's rotation his defensive versatility and offensive spacing has carved out a nightly role. Wade has dealt with a myriad of lower body injuries dating back to his days at Kansas State, and he has been limited to a total of just 149 games across the past three seasons. Wade is doing "everything possible" to return to action, but it's safe to say that he can be ruled out for Cleveland's upcoming back-to-back set versus Utah and Phoenix on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
