Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Scores, rebounds well in bench role
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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.
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 lineup (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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Will play off bench
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Wade (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Listed as questionable
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Wade (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Participates in practice
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Wade (ankle) was able to go through a full practice Monday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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), Wade will likely play a limited role off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Still out
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus the Pistons.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Remains out
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
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. However, he was spotted getting shots up following Wednesday's practice, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Still out
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Out again Sunday
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Raptors.
Wade will miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Won't play Saturday
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Ruled out
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Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Cayleigh Griffin of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Wade is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Hauls in 10 rebounds
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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.
Wade drew another start for the shorthanded Cavaliers and submitted the fifth game of his career with double-digit rebounds, finishing 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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Remains in starting lineup
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Wade will start Friday's game against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Starting Wednesday
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Wade will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade will start in place of Darius Garland, who 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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Shifts back to bench
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Wade won't start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Moves into starting lineup
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Wade (illness) will join the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder, according to Cavaliers sideline reporter Serena Winters.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Participates in shootaround
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Wade (illness) participated in shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Thunder, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade missed the team's season opener with an illness and is considered questionable Friday. However, his participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against the Thunder.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Iffy against Thunder
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Wade (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder.
Wade is in danger of missing his second straight game to start the season due to an illness. If he's downgraded to out, Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert and Georges Niang will likely receive extended minutes.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Ruled out for opener
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Wade (illness) won't play in Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.
Wade has officially been downgraded from doubtful to out Wednesday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Top rebounder in near double-double
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Wade finished with 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes in Monday's 120-89 preseason win over Ra'anana.
Wade led all players in Monday's game in rebounds while finishing as one of six Cavaliers in double figures in scoring. Wade has reached the double-digit point total in two straight preseason outings while hauling in six or more rebounds in two of his three preseason contests thus far.
