JANUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DEAN WADE #32 - POWER FORWARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
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4.2 RPG •
1.5 APG
5.5 PPG
4.2 RPG
1.5 APG
Kelsey Russo: J.B. Bickerstaff on Dean Wade's progression... - The Athletic J.B. Bickerstaff on Dean Wade's progression from his shoulder injury: "He is progressing. [...] But Dean is extremely diligent and works har...
Absent Friday Wade (shoulder) will not play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Impact Wade will remain sidelined for Friday's contest with a left shoulder sprain. He was given a 3-to-4-week timetable Dec. 4, so he should be approaching a return to the hardwood. Wade's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Suns.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Wade (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns.
Impact Wade hasn't played since Dec. 2 due to a left shoulder sprain. He was expected to miss about 3-to-4 weeks, so the team should release another update relatively soon regarding his return.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland hosts Los Angeles after Davis' 55-point performance
Los Angeles faces the Cleveland Cavaliers after Anthony Davis scored 55 points in the Lakers' 130-119 win over the Washington WizardsDECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knicks snap 5-game home losing streak in win over Cavaliers
Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 92-81 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night at Madison Square GardenDECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelsey Russo: Cavs announced today that Dean Wade will be out... - The Athletic Cavs announced today that Dean Wade will be out approx. 3-4 weeks after sustaining a left shoulder injury imaging taken Saturday confirmed a...
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cavaliers forward Wade out for month with shoulder sprain
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade could miss one month with a sprained left shoulderDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out 3-to-4 weeks Wade was diagnosed Sunday with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks.
Impact Wade left Friday's win over the Magic due to the injury and is now set for an extended absence. With Wade out of the picture, Lamar Stevens should have a clear path to the starting gig at small forward, assuming the Cavaliers decide to keep Caris LeVert in his sixth-man role. Stevens, Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro should be among the beneficiaries for added minutes in Wade's absence, though none of the three are safe bets to attain fantasy relevance in most 12-team leagues.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cavaliers' Dean Wade could miss multiple weeks with shoulder injury, sources say Wade has been dealing with shoulder discomfort for a little while and re-aggravated the injury during Friday win against the Orlando Magic.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
May be out multiple weeks Wade (shoulder) could be out multiple weeks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Wade exited Friday's game against the Magic due to a left shoulder injury. Wade has been an essential part of Cleveland's rotation this season, starting nine of his 17 appearances and averaging 6.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.1 minutes. In his extended absence, more minutes should be available for Lamar Stevens, Cedi Osman, Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando MagicDECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with shoulder injury Wade has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Magic due to a left shoulder injury, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
Impact Wade drew the start Friday but was held scoreless across 10 minutes before exiting. The extent of the shoulder injury remains unclear, but he'll likely be, at best, considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Knicks.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mamadi Diakite, Dean Wade to step into Cavaliers starting lineup for inactive Lamar Stevens and Jarrett Allen, sources say Stevens was listed as questionable going into the game. Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff reasserted that playing status about two hours before ti...
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Grabs 12 boards Wade accumulated seven points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 117-102 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Wade entered the starting lineup, but he failed to deliver a scoring punch, though his peripheral production was strong. Wade has averaged 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in five games as a starter this season. He'll likely continue to be a chess piece in Cleveland's lineups, especially until Caris LeVert (ankle) returns.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks storm back in 2nd half to beat Cavaliers 117-102
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 38 points and the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a 23-2 run in the first eight-plus minutes of the third quarter, rallying past the Cleveland Cavaliers...NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday Wade will slide into the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Bucks, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wade will enter the starting five Friday with Lamar Stevens (illness) out. In Wade's four starts this season he has averaged 9.5 points and 3.8 rebounds across 31.3 minutes per game in four starts this season.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers beat Trail Blazers 114-96
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Jarrett Allen had a season-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-96 victory over the Portland Trail BlazersNOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will play with restrictions Wade (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against Portland, but Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff said the forward will face a minutes limit, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.c...
Impact Wade missed a string of six games due to a sore knee, but he's been cleared from the injury report after initially being listed as probable. The Kansas State product figures to see relatively limited action off the bench as the Cavs ease him back into the mix.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable to suit up Wednesday Wade (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.
Impact After two weeks on the sidelines, Wade appears to be finally ready to rejoin the rotation. With Caris LeVert (ankle) out again Wednesday, Wade could have some additional minutes temporarily available.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell and the Cavaliers play the Trail Blazers
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland into a matchup against Portland averaging 29.8 points per gameNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitchell, Garland combine for 55 in Cavs' win over Hawks
Donovan Mitchell had 29 points and nine assists, and Darius Garland scored 26 points, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the teams’ firs...NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Monday Wade (knee) will not take the floor Monday versus the Hawks, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.
Impact Wade will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to an infection in his right knee. Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman will continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Wade's next chance to play will come on Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Garland scores 25, Osman 20 as Cavaliers blast Heat 113-87
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Cedi Osman added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers played one of their best games in weeks, rolling to a 113-87 win over the banged-up Miami HeatNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Sunday Wade (knee) will not play Sunday against the Heat, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.
Impact Wade's absence is to be expected considering he is currently dealing with an infection in his right knee. However, he has been put on antibiotics and should be approaching a return to action in the near future. With Kevin Love (thumb) likely to miss Sunday also, Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens should be in line for extended run. Wade's next chance to play comes Monday against the Hawks.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cavaliers Kevin Love has thumb fracture, could miss games
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love could miss some games after sustaining a hairline fracture to his right thumb in Friday’s double-overtime win against the Charlotte HornetsNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
