Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (illness) will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Wade was ruled out late due to an illness that will keep him out of action for the first time since February 20. While the 28-year-old is out of the mix, Sam Merrill, Javonte Green and Isaac Okoro will likely be in line to receive extra minutes coming off the bench this evening.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is ready to return to work on Friday against the New York Knicks. The team initially listed Wade as probable for the game, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has now officially confirmed that Wade will be back in the lineup following an 11-game absence due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Atkinson added that Wade will be eased back into action. Wade has averaged 22.8 minutes across the campaign, notching 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds.
Dean Wade Expected To Return On Friday Versus Knicks
Danny Cunningham of the Locked On Cavs Podcast reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. Wade has missed 11 consecutive contests due to a bone bruise in his right knee, but he is expected to suit up this evening. The 28-year-old is having a career year in Cleveland, averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, but the addition of De'Andre Hunter complicates his situation.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will remain sidelined on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been ruled out for an 11th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Wade is having a career year in Cleveland, averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, but the addition of De'Andre Hunter complicates his situation. Wade's next opportunity to return will be on Friday against the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced. He will be out for a third consecutive game as the Cavaliers visit Miami on Wednesday. Wade was hurt in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers last week and has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise. Max Strus has cemented his place in the starting lineup during Wade's absence. Although he hasn't been quite like his usual self after missing a significant portion of the season due to an ankle injury, Strus will head into Wednesday's action following back-to-back strong performances.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons while he deals with a right knee sprain. This is his second consecutive absence after starting in the last 14 games prior to the injury. Max Strus will likely join the starting five again in his place since Evan Mobley returned on Saturday. Strus put up 14 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in their last game. He'd serve as a solid streaming option in deeper category leagues.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will rejoin the lineup on Friday versus Denver. Knee soreness kept Wade out of action for one game. The 28-year-old forward heads straight back into the starting lineup, bumping Sam Merrill to the bench. Generally, Wade doesn't provide much production to fantasy managers, even as a starter. He has averaged 7.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals with the first unit this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will not be available for Monday's contest against Utah. He's troubled by a sore right knee and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Wade's absence will open a spot in the starting unit for Sam Merrill (quadriceps), who has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Merrill has posted unspectacular numbers throughout the campaign, even during his previous lone start, so he's not somebody fantasy managers should rush to grab.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) will make his return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Wade is back in the mix following a six-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. His return won't mean too much with the Cavs mostly healthy at the forward spot. Wade figures to resume his role playing in the teens, which doesn't result in much fantasy value. Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang are likely to see a few less minutes with Wade returning.
Dean Wade Is Questionable To Return From A Six-Game Absence
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) has been sidelined since November 17 with an ankle issue, and it looked like he would miss Tuesday's game as well. However, he was upgraded to questionable and could be ready to rejoin the Cavs' bench. He was in Cleveland's second unit for his last six games, producing 3.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while playing 19.7 minutes per game. While he has been out, Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang have played expanded roles, and they will have their roles reduced when Wade returns. All three have struggled to produce many impact games, though, when the Cavs are at full strength.
