Dean Wade
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January 2, 2026
Won't play Friday vs. Denver
Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis
Wade popped up on Friday's injury report due to left knee soreness, which will prevent him from playing against Denver. He has started in each of the Cavaliers' last nine games, so Jaylon Tyson and De'Andre Hunter figure to be the top candidates to enter Cleveland's starting five. Wade's next chance to play is Sunday against the Pistons.
January 2, 2026
Listed as questionable
Wade is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets with left knee soreness.
Analysis
This is a new injury for Wade, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. The forward is averaging 7.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.1 minutes per game over his last seven outings.
December 30, 2025
Notches 10 points
Wade logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and five rebounds in 25 minutes during Monday's 113-101 victory over the Spurs.
Analysis
Despite some sizable workloads, Wade remains a low-end fantasy asset for the Cavaliers. In 23.1 minutes per contest, he's averaging 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 three-pointers on 39.5 percent shooting from the field.