DEAN WADE NEWS

Retreats to bench Wade won't start Monday's game against the Clippers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade started 26 of his last 27 appearances, including 22 straight, but he'll return to a bench role Monday in favor of Evan Mobley, who's cleared to make his first appearance since Dec. 26. Mobley will be limited to around 20-24 minutes, so Wade should still see some minutes off the bench, though his fantasy value takes a hit.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine in win Wade chipped in nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one block over 21 minutes during Friday's 112-100 win over the Bucks.

Impact While Wade was held below 10 points for the 11th time over his last 13 appearances, he made the most of his limited shot volume during Friday's win. He's also had modest success on the boards recently, hauling in at least five rebounds in four of his last six outings.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Wade racked up 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 109-91 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Wade did all of his damage exclusively from beyond the arc, but he also made his presence felt in other areas thanks to his three assists and three steals -- tying season-high marks in both categories. Wade has started in each of the Cavaliers' last 17 games, but that has not been enough to make him a reliable fantasy asset outside of very deep formats. He's only averaging 6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nears double-double Thursday Wade posted 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt), nine rebounds and two blocks across 26 minutes during Thursday's 123-104 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Wade scored in double figures for the third time in his last four appearances with a season-high 20 points Thursday, and he came within one rebound of his first double-double of the season. He's served as a starter in his last eight appearances, averaging 9.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes to life in win Wade ended with 16 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 127-119 win over the Hawks.

Impact Wade fired away confidently in a spot-up role for Cleveland, and this level of production was the vision of what Wade could provide as a rotational jumbo-shooting wing when Cleveland extended him in the 2022 offseason. Saturday marked his first double-digit scoring game across 19 appearances, but he's likely due for a 20-25 minute nightly role moving forward.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in start Wade notched nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 104-94 loss to Orlando.

Impact Evan Mobley (knee) missed his second straight game for the Cavaliers, so Wade stepped into the starting lineup again and held his own as he scored a season-best nine points. Wade is typically a low-usage floor spacer for the Cavaliers, and in nine total starts this season, he's averaging 4.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.1 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start sans Mobley Wade will start Friday's game against the Heat, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With Evan Mobley (knee) sidelined, Wade will draw his eighth start of the season. Across his previous seven starts, Wade averaged 3.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, rebounds well in bench role Wade (ankle) finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and five rebounds across 14 minutes in Wednesday's 121-111 win over the Magic.

Impact Wade had made four consecutive starts before missing the Cavaliers' previous six games due to a right ankle sprain, but he came off the bench Wednesday with all five members of Cleveland's ideal starting five (Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen) all healthy. Though he shot efficiently from the field and rebounded well during his time on the floor, Wade isn't likely to see his role grow substantially unless a starter misses time again.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play off bench Wade (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade has been upgraded from questionable and will be available for the first time following a six-game absence due to an ankle injury. Wade has drawn a handful of starts this season, but he'll operate off the bench with Cleveland close to full strength.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Wade (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Wade has missed six straight games due to a right ankle sprain, but he was able to practice Monday and has a chance to suit up Wednesday. With Caris LeVert (knee) sidelined, Wade could see 15-20 minutes off the bench if he's cleared to suit up.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Wade (ankle) was able to go through a full practice Monday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade missed the past six games for the Cavaliers, but he's set to return for Wednesday's game against the Magic. With Cleveland mostly healthy outside of Caris LeVert (knee, questionable), Wade will likely play a limited role off the bench.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus the Pistons.

Impact Wade is slated to miss a sixth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. He was spotted getting shots up following Wednesday's shootaround, but it's unclear when he'll return to practice.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Wade will miss a fifth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Detroit, though he doesn't have a clear return timeline.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Wade will miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday versus Portland, but he doesn't have a clear return timeline.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Raptors.

Impact Wade will miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Wade will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. He doesn't have a clear return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Raptors.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Cayleigh Griffin of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact As expected, Wade has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his first game of the season. With Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Isaac Okoro (knee) also out, Craig Porter will make his first career start. Wade's next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Lakers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Wade is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Wade had been starting in Donovan Mitchell's (hamstring) absence, averaging 2.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.5 minutes per game. However, the former is expected to join the latter on the sideline Wednesday. Caris LeVert (knee) is questionable, while Ty Jerome (ankle) and Isaac Okoro (knee) have been ruled out, so Craig Porter and Sam Merrill are candidates for increased roles versus Miami.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 10 rebounds Wade ended with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 121-109 win over the Nuggets.

Impact This was the fifth game of Wade's career with double digit rebounds, and he finished two boards shy of his career-high mark (12). Despite the strong showing, Wade is typically a low-usage offensive player and his fantasy value hinges on his ability to hit the three-point shot.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in starting lineup Wade will start Friday's game against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With Darius Garland (neck) sidelined, Wade drew a spot start Wednesday. Garland will return to action Friday, but Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is now out, leaving a spot open for Wade. Across four starts this season, Wade has averaged just 3.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 28.3 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Wade will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Garland is day-to-day with a neck issue. Wade is typically a low-usage offensive player, but he'll provide some additional floor spacing for the Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell should be very busy on the offensive end Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Wade won't start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade drew the starting nod in each of the three games he's been available, filling in for Jarrett Allen (ankle) alongside Evan Mobley in the frontcourt. However, the Cavaliers will instead turn to Georges Niang at the four for Wednesday's contest.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting lineup Wade (illness) will join the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder, according to Cavaliers sideline reporter Serena Winters.

Impact Wade was previously carrying a questionable tag, but he made it through shootaround and the Cavaliers will throw him into the first unit with Darius Garland (hamstring) sitting out. Wade wasn't the most exciting fantasy option in 2022-23, averaging 4.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE