Wade isn't starting Monday's game against the Nets, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Wade will shift back to a bench role now that both Isaac Okoro (knee) and Evan Mobley (ankle) have returned to health. The Kansas State product is averaging 3.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in his last seven appearances as a reserve.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Fares well as starter
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Wade amassed 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 122-113 loss to Miami.
Isaac Okoro has been sidelined by a knee issue and is considered day-to-day, but Wade has shown the coaching staff what he's capable of. In his last two games, he's produced 9.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers. He'll be on the streaming radar in deeper formats if Okoro continues to miss time.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Starting vs. Charlotte
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Wade is starting Saturday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Wade will step into the starting small forward slot after Isaac Okoro was downgraded to out with a bruised knee. Wade began the season as a starter, averaging 6.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.9 minutes (seven appearances).
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Goes scoreless in return
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Wade (ankle) tallied zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes in Tuesday's 118-87 win over the Wizards.
Though he couldn't get a shot to fall in his return from a six-game absence due to an ankle sprain, Wade didn't seem to be too limited on the evening, as he fell just a couple minutes short of matching the 21.9 minutes per game he had been averaging for the season. Wade had started in his first seven appearances of the campaign, but he looks like he'll operate as a bench player now that he's healthy again with the Cavaliers having seemingly settled on Isaac Okoro as their starting small forward.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Making return Tuesday
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Wade (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards but will operate on a minutes restriction, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade will return to action Tuesday after missing Cleveland's previous six contests due to a left ankle sprain. While the 28-year-forward is set to play, he's unlikely to surpass his season-long average of 21.9 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Could return Tuesday vs. Wiz
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Wade (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reported Sunday that Wade was expected to be sidelined for Tuesday's contest due to a left ankle sprain. However, Fedor relays that Wade was adamant on playing against the Celtics on Sunday, and he participated in 3-on-3 workouts during Monday's practice session. Wade's return would likely impact playing time for Caris LeVert and Georges Niang.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Wade (ankle), who has already been ruled out of Sunday's game against Boston, will not play in Tuesday's game against Washington, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Wade will miss the Cavaliers' next two games due to a left ankle sprain, extending his absence streak to seven outings. With the 28-year-old forward sidelined, Isaac Okoro should remain in the starting five while Georges Niang and Sam Merrill will likely continue to see increased minutes off the bench. Wade's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Nuggets.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Missing sixth straight game
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston.
Wade will be sidelined for a sixth straight game due to a left ankle sprain, and his next chance to play will be against the Wizards on Tuesday. Isaac Okoro will remain in the Cavs' starting lineup in Wade's absence while Ty Jerome, Georges Niang and Sam Merrill will continue to see increased minutes off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Still out
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Wade will miss a fifth straight game due to a left ankle sprain. Isaac Okoro should continue to start in Wade's absence, while Sam Merrill, Ty Jerome and Georges Niang remain candidates for increased roles. Wade's next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus Boston.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Remains out
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Wade will miss a fourth straight game due to a left ankle sprain. Caris LeVert (knee) and Max Strus (ankle) also remain out, so Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill, Ty Jerome and Georges Niang are candidates for solid roles again. Wade's next chance to suit up will come during Friday's rematch against the Hawks in Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Won't play Sunday
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Wade will miss a third consecutive game due to a sprained left ankle. His absence will likely leave more minutes for Georges Niang. Wade's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Out again Wednesday
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Wade will miss both halves of Cleveland's current back-to-back set after spraining his left ankle during Sunday's win over the Hornets. He'll have plenty of time to rest and recover before attempting to suit up versus the Raptors on Sunday. With so many players sidelined Wednesday, Ty Jerome, Craig Porter and Georges Niang are candidates for elevated usage against New Orleans.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Won't play Tuesday
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Wade sprained his left ankle during Sunday's win over the Hornets and will be in street clothes for at least one game. Tuesday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, so Wade can be considered questionable, at best, for Wednesday's contest. In his absence, Georges Niang is a candidate for increased minutes.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Won't return vs. Charlotte
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Wade has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Hornets with a sprained left ankle, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Wade suffered the injury when he landed on Pacers guard T.J. McConnell in the third quarter. He'll finish the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and four rebounds in 15 minutes. Wade should be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Cavaliers' next game Tuesday at Boston.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Goes to locker room Sunday
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Wade (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Hornets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade rolled his left ankle in the third quarter, and after being checked on by trainers during a timeout, the 27-year-old went back to the locker room. With Isaac Okoro (ankle) also in the locker room and Donovan Mitchell (rest) ruled out, the Cavs will look to Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and Craig Porter to step up in the second half of Sunday's game.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Coming off bench in return
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Wade will come off the bench Friday against the Warriors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Wade will come off the bench in his return from a two-game absence due to an illness. This means the Cavaliers will go with Isaac Okoro at small forward to accompany the regular starting unit of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Good to go Friday
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Wade (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Warriors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Wade has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Cleveland's last two contests with an illness. Wade should reclaim his start spot from Isaac Okoro against Golden State.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Present at shootaround
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Wade (illness) is at shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Warriors, Danny Cunningham of LockedOnCavs reports.
Wade is officially listed as probable Friday after missing Cleveland's previous two contests due to a non-COVID illness. However, the 28-year-old forward's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Golden State.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Remains out Wednesday
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Wade (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Wade started in each of the Cavaliers' first seven games, averaging 6.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 23.9 minutes per game, but he's now in line to miss a second straight contest. Wade's next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Friday, and his absence should lead to more minutes for Isaac Okoro, who replaced Wade in the starting lineup Monday against the Bucks.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Won't play Monday
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Wade (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade wasn't at Monday morning's shootaround, and the 27-year-old will miss his first game of the 2024-25 regular season due to an illness. His next chance at suiting up will be against the Pelicans on Wednesday. Isaac Okoro will enter the Cavs' starting lineup for Monday's game.
