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Retreating to bench Wade isn't starting Monday's game against the Nets, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fares well as starter 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Charlotte Wade is starting Saturday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact 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).

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goes scoreless in return 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off the bench Tuesday Wade (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards but will operate on a minutes restriction and come off the bench, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact 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 will likely log fewer than his season average of 21.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday vs. Wiz Wade (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Cleveland on 8-game road slide

Washington aims to stop its eight-game road losing streak with a win over Cleveland

DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up for Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Missing sixth straight game Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses

The NBA's top two scoring offenses take the court in a matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics

NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Atlanta and Cleveland will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

NOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Wade (ankle) didn't participate in Saturday's practice, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Wade has missed Cleveland's previous two outings due to a sprained left ankle. While fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report, his absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Sunday's matchup with Toronto.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland's Darius Garland, New Orleans' Brandon Ingram miss game with injuries

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram are among 14 players ruled out with injuries for the teams’ game

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 that contest. In his absence, Georges Niang is a candidate for increased minutes.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Charlotte Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Hornets, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Wade sprained his left ankle when he landed on T.J. McConnell in the third quarter, and he will not return to Sunday's contest. Caris LeVert started in the second half due to Isaac Okoro (ankle) being sidelined, and with Donovan Mitchell out due to rest, Georges Niang and Craig Porter will see an uptick in minutes for the rest of Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Sunday Wade (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Hornets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench in return Wade will come off the bench Friday against the Warriors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Wade (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Warriors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Present at shootaround Wade (illness) is at shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Warriors, Danny Cunningham of LockedOnCavs reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs questionable tag Wade (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Wade is in danger of missing his third straight contest Friday while dealing with a non-COVID illness. If Wade is downgraded to out yet again, Isaac Okoro will likely draw another start.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Wade (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE