DEAN WADE NEWS

Likely to play Friday Wade (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Wade is expected to return from an 11-game absence Friday due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Thursday that the 28-year-old would play Friday, according to Danny Cunningham of the Locked On Cavs Podcast reports. However, it wouldn't come as a surprise if Wade operates under a minutes restriction during his return.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Head coach Kenny Atkinson said after Thursday's win over the Nets that Wade (knee) will play in Friday's game against the Knicks, per Danny Cunningham of the Locked on Cavs podcast...

Impact Wade has missed 11 straight games while dealing with a bone bruise in his right knee, but he'll be available to mix back into Cleveland's rotation Friday. It's unclear whether or not Wade will have a minutes restriction against New York, but fantasy managers' expectations should be tempered right off the bat. The 28-year-old has started in 26 of his 35 appearances for the Cavaliers this season, averaging 6.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals in 22.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Brooklyn Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Wade will miss an 11th straight game for Cleveland as he continues to deal with a bone bruise on his right knee. The 28-year-old forward has played well this season for the Cavaliers when healthy, averaging career-high numbers in points (6.0), rebounds (5.1) and assists (1.6). Max Strus will likely continue to see more minutes due to Wade's absence.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets face the Cavaliers on 3-game win streak

Brooklyn is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Cleveland

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland plays Toronto on 3-game win streak

Cleveland heads into a matchup against Toronto as winners of three consecutive games

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timberwolves play the Cavaliers, look for 4th straight win

Minnesota will attempt to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Cleveland

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington faces Cleveland on 7-game home slide

Washington will attempt to break its seven-game home skid when the Wizards face Cleveland

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland heads to Detroit for conference matchup

Cleveland heads to Detroit for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland faces Boston, seeks 5th straight win

Cleveland plays Boston looking to prolong its four-game win streak

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland takes on Dallas, seeks 4th straight win

Cleveland hosts Dallas looking to continue its three-game win streak

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta takes on Cleveland on 6-game skid

Atlanta looks to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Cleveland

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely out through All-Star break Wade was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee following a recent scan and is facing a multi-week recovery timeline, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Fedor notes that Wade's injury is unrelated to his past knee problems, including the meniscus issue that sidelined him for the end of the 2023-24 regular season before he returned to action last May in the Eastern Conference Semifinal series loss to the Celtics. Even so, Wade will likely be sidelined through the All-Star break, and his absence along with Isaac Okoro's (shoulder) -- who has missed the last six games and is facing an uncertain return timeline -- should pave the way for Max Strus to continue starting at small forward. Along with Strus, bench players Caris LeVert (wrist), Ty Jerome, Georges Niang and Ty Jerome could continue to benefit from more playing time while the Cavaliers are without Wade and Okoro.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Miami hosts Cleveland after overtime win

Miami hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers following the Miami Heat's 125-119 overtime victory against the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darius Garland scores 22, Donovan Mitchell 21 as Cavs end mini slide with 110-91 win over Pistons

Darius Garland scored 22 points, Donovan Mitchell added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a season-high, three-game losing streak with a 110-91 win over the Detroit Pistons

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without timetable for return Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Monday that Wade, who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against Detroit, is without a timetable for return and can likely be considered "m...

Impact Wade will miss his second consecutive outing Monday due to the knee injury, and Atkinson relayed that the injury is more serious than previously thought. The club will likely provide further specifics on his status before Wednesday's game against the Heat, though the 28-year-old forward can be considered doubtful at best for the club's upcoming back-to-back set against the Heat on Wednesday and the Hawks on Thursday. If Wade remains on the shelf for an extended period, Max Strus and Georges Niang are candidates for a bump in playing time.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Monday Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Detroit.

Impact Wade will miss his second straight outing due to a right knee sprain, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against Miami. With the 28-year-old sidelined, Max Strus will likely continue to draw the start at small forward.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Detroit, seeks to break 3-game slide

Cleveland looks to stop its three-game slide when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Detroit

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play against Houston Wade (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Wade left Friday's game versus the 76ers early due to a right knee injury and will remain sidelined Saturday. With Evan Mobley (calf) questionable, Georges Niang could receive an increased role against Houston.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday vs. 76ers Wade was been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against Philadelphia due to a right knee injury, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Wade checked out at the 3:12 mark of the third quarter of Friday's game, and he will not return for the fourth quarter. He'll finish the night with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes. Georges Niang and Sam Merrill could see some more minutes in the fourth quarter due to Wade's absence.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Solid night as starter Wade put up eight points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt), eight boards, three assists, two steals and a block in 31 minutes of action during Wednesday's 109-108 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Wade has been pretty consistent in Evan Mobley's (calf) absence, scoring exactly eight points in the three contests since the latter went down and averaging 6.0 rebounds during that stretch. He delivered a nicely rounded performance Wednesday, contributing on the defensive side of the ball as well, but failed to score efficiently and overall didn't leave that big a mark on the game considering his expanded role. Mobley is designated as day-to-day, so Wade will retain some fantasy value in deeper formats until the former makes his return.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after all Sunday Wade is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday.

Impact Wade was initially set to come off the bench Sunday while ceding his spot in the starting lineup to Max Strus. However, head coach Kenny Atkinson appears to have decided to reverse course, and Wade will remain in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Wade is not in the Cavaliers' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade has been in the starting lineup for 13 of the Cavaliers' last 15 games, and over that span he has averaged 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 24.2 minutes per contest. However, Wade will come off the bench Sunday and cede his spot in the starting five to Max Strus.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in starting lineup Wade notched six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Sunday's 115-105 win over the Hornets.

Impact Despite starting, Wade is a low-usage player and rarely makes a splash on the stat sheet. Through 26 appearances this season, the forward holds averages of 6.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first double-double of season Wade ended Monday's 113-95 victory over the Warriors with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes.

Impact Wade has been a regular fixture for most of the month, and his skills as a rebounder and defender should keep him in the starting five for the foreseeable future. He averaged 8.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks over seven starting appearances in December.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State

Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State War...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS