DEAN WADE NEWS

Ruled out against Houston Wade (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact After being downgraded from questionable to out Saturday with right knee soreness, Wade will miss his third straight contest. Georges Niang will continue to start in his absence. Wade's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Wade is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Rockets due to right knee soreness.

Impact After missing Cleveland's last two contests for personal reasons, Wade is now a late addition to the injury report with a knee injury. If Wade is ruled out Saturday, Georges Niang will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Houston Wade (personal) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Wade will return to action Saturday after missing Cleveland's last two contests for personal reasons. Georges Niang has started in his absence.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team Friday Wade (personal) rejoined the Heat and practiced Friday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade was away for three days for the birth of his child but is on track to return for Saturday's game in Houston. With Evan Mobley (ankle) still out, Wade should reclaim a solid rotational role and may replace Georges Niang in the starting lineup.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Wade (personal) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Wade will miss his third straight game Wednesday due to personal reasons. Wade's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Houston.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Wade (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Wade will miss a second straight game due to personal reasons, joining a long list of unavailable Cavaliers. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans, while Georges Niang, Craig Porter, Sam Merrill and Emoni Bates are candidates for increased playing time versus Phoenix.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Wade is out for Sunday's game against Brooklyn while tending to a personal matter.

Impact Wade's defensive versatility and sporadic offensive contributions have been a huge stabilizing force in Cleveland's frontcourt -- and the importance of his presence has been magnified with Evan Mobley currently amid a multi-game absence due to an ankle sprain. Sam Merrill, Georges Niang and Caris LeVert will be the next men up in the rotation as Cleveland likely plays smaller across the board Sunday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Wade will replace Sam Merrill in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Wade put up a career-high 23 points his last time out, while Merrill was limited to just six points over 30 minutes as a starter, so Wade will now have an opportunity to shine. He's worth a dice roll in daily fantasy leagues, while Merrill is a much less attractive target in the reserve role.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd: This is the Dean Wade the Cavs expected. Now they have to solve a 'big' riddle No one disputes the importance of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. But playing them together on offense remains a challenge for Cavs.

MARCH 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM

SI:AM | The Cavs' Unlikely Hero Dean Wade went off for 20 points in the fourth quarter.

MARCH 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cavaliers' Dean Wade Describes Out Of Body Experience Leading Comeback Win Over Celtics After scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter in an awe-inspiring comeback win against the Boston Celtics, Cavaliers forward Dean Wade tried...

MARCH 6 • SUNHERALD.COM

Career-high 23 points off bench Wade totaled 23 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 21 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 105-104 win over Boston.

Impact The fifth-year forward was thrust into a bigger role in the Cavs frontcourt after Evan Mobley (ankle) left the game, and Wade came through with the best night of his NBA career. Not only were the 23 points a personal best, 20 of them came in the fourth quarter as Cleveland set a franchise record by erasing a 22-point deficit in the final frame. Mobley could be set for a lengthy absence, so while Wade isn't likely to repeat this performance any time soon, he figures to see a significant bump in his court time after averaging only 13.8 minutes over his prior 12 games.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

"That's Who He Is:" Dean Wade Praised After Cavs Comeback Win Over Celtics Dean Wade scored 23 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ comeback victory over the Boston Celtics.

MARCH 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dean Wade Had the Perfect Response to Igniting Cavaliers' Comeback Win vs. Celtics A great one-liner to summarize a wild finish for the Cavaliers forward.

MARCH 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dean Wade has big 4th quarter as Cavs rally past Celtics 105-104, ending Boston's 11-game win streak Dean Wade made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland won a replay review in the final second to stun Bos...

MARCH 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Dean Wade Takes Over In Cavaliers Fourth Quarter Comeback Victory Over Celtics Dean Wade scored 20 points in the fourth quarter helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics.

MARCH 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streak Dean Wade made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland won a replay review in the final second to stun Bos...

MARCH 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Dean Wade plays fourth-quarter hero as Cavs stun East-leading Boston Celtics, 105-104 Behind Wade’s unbelievable fourth quarter, the Cavs rallied from 22 points down to shock the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics and s...

MARCH 6 • CLEVELAND.COM

Not listed on injury report Wade (illness) isn't listed on Cleveland's injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Impact Wade missed back-to-back games heading into the All-Star break due to an illness but will return to action Thursday. Before he was sidelined, Wade made five straight appearances off the bench and didn't play more than 16 minutes in any of those games.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Garland, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill Final Injury Status For Cavs-Bulls Darius Garland, Dean Wade, and Sam Merrill’s injury status for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

FEBRUARY 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Downgraded to out Wade (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Wade will miss his second consecutive game Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a non-COVID illness. Wade's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star Break on Feb. 22 against Orlando.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Wade (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Wade is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness. If Wade is ruled out against Chicago, Damian Jones, Georges Niang and Isaac Okoro are candidates to receive increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Monday's game Wade (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Wade was a late addition to Monday's injury report and will be unable to suit up due to his illness. His final chance to play before the All-Star break will be Wednesday against Chicago, while Evan Mobley and Georges Niang could see increased roles Monday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE