Dean Wade News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Will start vs. Toronto Wade will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Raptors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Wade will be in the first five with Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) on the mend. Wade will be joined by Lonzo Ball, Jaylon Tyson, DeAndre Hunter and Evan Mobley.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in win Wade recorded four points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 victory over the Bucks.

Impact With Sam Merrill and De'Andre Hunter soaking up the bulk of the forward minutes in Cleveland, Wade's involvement has been pretty low to open the season. Through three games, he's averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 26.0 minutes per contest. His fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats for now.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday Wade won't start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.

Impact With Evan Mobley (rest) returning to action, Wade will come off the bench in Cleveland's preseason finale. The 28-year-old forward is expected to provide frontcourt depth this season. He averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds across a career-high 21.2 minutes per game in 59 regular-season appearances (30 starts) during the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Wade will start Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.

Impact Wade will enter the starting lineup Sunday due to Cleveland seemingly electing to rest their usual starters. The starting unit is rounded out by Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Struggles in defeat Wade racked up four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and six rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact Playing in his sixth NBA season for Cleveland, Wade averaged a career-high 21.1 minutes across 59 regular-season appearances. He was a reliable role player for the team, but he had a very low usage rate and he rarely made an impact on the stat sheet. He put up 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.4 three-pointers, shooting 41.3 percent from the field. The forward will on a $6.6 million expiring contract in 2025-26.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role in Game 3 Wade will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Pacers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Wade started Game 2 with Evan Mobley sitting out due to an ankle injury. With Mobley back in the fold for Game 3, Wade will revert to his role in the second unit. In six games in the postseason thus far, the Kansas State product is averaging 1.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, shooting 27.3 percent from the field.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mobley, Garland and Hunter declared out for Cavaliers going into Game 2 against Pacers

Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De’Andre Hunter were declared out for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting sans Mobley Wade will start in Tuesday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact The 28-year-old forward will join the starting five due to Evan Mobley (ankle) being sidelined. Wade has played a limited role during the playoffs, averaging 1.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.4 assists across 13.6 minutes per game in five appearances.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in win Wade ended with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and seven rebounds in 18 minutes during Monday's 138-83 victory over Miami in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference play...

Impact After playing a combined 13 minutes in the opening two games of this series, Wade has averaged 20.0 minutes in his last two games for an average of 2.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. Darius Garland's (toe) two-game absence has allowed Wade to see a bit more run in the rotation, but he's a low-usage forward who rarely makes a big impact on the stat sheet.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Wednesday Wade produced one steal over six minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 win over the Heat in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Impact Wade played fewer than seven minutes for the second straight game, barely bothering the statisticians in the process. Despite playing a somewhat meaningful role for the majority of the regular season, Cleveland has shortened their rotation, relegating Wade to nothing more than a depth piece.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in postseason Wade (rest) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Sunday's game against an opponent who has yet to be determined.

Impact Wade remained a consistent role player for the Cavaliers during the 2024-25 regular-season campaign. The 28-year-old forward averaged 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 36 percent from deep.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Wade won't play against the Pacers on Sunday due to rest purposes.

Impact Wade isn't expected to play a significant role in the rotation during the playoffs, but he's still going to get some rest in the regular-season finale Sunday. The former Kansas State standout averaged 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 21.2 minutes per game in 59 appearances (30 starts) in the regular season.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to eight points Wade recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Wade didn't have his best performance Thursday, but from a category-based perspective, he at least recorded two tallies in four of the five major categories. Wade isn't expected to be a regular in the lineup when the Cavaliers are at full strength, so his upside will remain fairly low in most formats going forward.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Indiana Wade will be a starter for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact With the Cavaliers resting their star players Thursday, the team will turn to Wade in the first unit. The veteran forward has been in the starting lineup 28 times this season, averaging 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from deep.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Wade (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings, Nate Ulrich of USA Today reports.

Impact As expected, Wade will shake off a probable tag and suit up Sunday after a two-game absence due to an illness. The 28-year-old forward has averaged 5.2 points and 2.4 rebounds across 20.4 minutes per contest in his last five outings.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Wade (illness) is trending toward playing in Sunday's game against the Kings, head coach Kenny Atkinson said, Nate Ulrich of USA Today reports.

Impact Wade has missed the last two games for the Cavaliers due to illness. However, there's a chance he will return on Sunday. The Kansas State product is averaging 5.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this season, shooting 41.2 percent from the floor and 35.2 percent from deep.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Sacramento Wade (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Wade is in danger of missing his third straight contest Sunday due to an illness. If Wade is ruled out yet again, Isaac Okoro will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers face the Kings on 3-game win streak

Cleveland hosts Sacramento looking to prolong its three-game win streak

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Wade (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Wade will miss his second consecutive contest due to an illness. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Kings. Isaac Okoro and De'Andre Hunter are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Wade being sidelined.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio faces Cleveland on 3-game home skid

San Antonio enters a matchup against Cleveland after losing three home games in a row

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing Wednesday Wade (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade popped up late on the injury report due to an illness, which appears severe enough from him to miss his first game since Feb. 20. Isaac Okoro, Javonte Green and Sam Merrill are all candidates to see an increase in playing time off the bench due to Wade's absence. Wade's next chance to play is Friday against San Antonio.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Wade is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to an illness.

Impact Wade is a late addition to the injury report and is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 20. If he's sidelined, more minutes would be available for Isaac Okoro and Javonte Green.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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