Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Fails to score in 14 minutes
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Wade provided zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal across 14 minutes during Saturday's 114-90 win over the Pistons.
Wade was a non-factor in the win despite remaining a somewhat consistent part of the rotation. He has played at least 14 minutes in three straight games, yet has managed to score a total of just three points. While we have seen his playing time spike at times throughout the season, his role is far too insignificant to warrant fantasy attention, outside of very deep formats.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Flirts with double-double off bench
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Wade posted 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 113-85 victory over the Pistons.
Wade led all bench players in scoring and rebounds while finishing one rebound shy of a double-double in Wednesday's victory. Wade set a season-high mark in rebounds while posting his second double-digit point total of the season.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Muted effort again Thursday
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Wade recorded five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Thursday's 128-113 victory over Memphis.
Wade played just 17 minutes in the win, coming on the heels of a four-game stretch in which he played at least 21 minutes in each game. Despite earning a regular spot in the rotation, Wade is not a player to look at in fantasy, even in slightly deeper formats. He has scored double digits on only four occasions this season and averages only 1.1 combined steals and blocks.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Slated for 12-to-15 minutes
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Wade (shoulder) will play 12 to 15 minutes in Saturday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade's initial minutes limit was set at 15 to 20, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff shared that it would in fact be just 12 to 15 minutes. Wade has been sidelined since Dec. 2 with a shoulder sprain, so it is no surprise the team will bring him along gradually. He should not be a fantasy consideration considering the restrictions and the likelihood of rust given the lengthy absence.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Returning Saturday on minutes limit
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Wade (shoulder) has been cleared to play Saturday versus the Bucks but will be limited to 15-to-20 minutes, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Wade has been sidelined since early December with a shoulder sprain, but it appears he's finally reached a point where his shoulder will allow him to retake the floor. Wade averaged 24.1 minutes in his 17 appearances (nine starts) prior to the injury, but he'll begin at a slightly lesser amount, given his extended absence. Wade's return figures to shave off minutes from some of the Cavs' frontcourt players.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Progressing, but not ready to play
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Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Tuesday that Wade (shoulder) is progressing, but the forward hasn't yet been cleared to resume taking part in 5-on-5 work during practice, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Wade hasn't played since Dec. 2 due to a left shoulder sprain and recently suffered a minor setback in his recovery, but he appears to have resumed at least some on-court work. However, because Wade isn't yet taking part in full-contact, 5-on-5 scrimmaging, he appears likely to sit out the Cavaliers' remaining three games this week. His continued absence has opened up more playing time at forward for Isaac Okoro, who has settled into a starting role alongside guards Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell (groin).
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Suffers setback
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Wade (shoulder) recently suffered a minor setback, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Wade hasn't played since early December as he continues to recover from a severe left shoulder sprain. The forward was making progress toward a return, but due to the setback, he'll miss more time than initially expected.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Still sidelined
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Wade (shoulder) will miss Thursday's meeting with the Trail Blazers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Wade has not seen any action since early December as he continues to deal with a left shoulder sprain. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Timberwolves.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Remains out
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Wade (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Jazz, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
Wade hasn't played since Dec. 2 due to a left shoulder sprain. It's unclear when he'll return to game action, but his next chance to do so will come Thursday in Portland.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Still out
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Wade (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Suns.
Wade hasn't played since Dec. 2 due to a left shoulder sprain. He was given a 3-to-4 week return timeline, so the Cavaliers should provide another update on Wade's recovery soon. However, until then, his availability will be handled game-by-game, so his next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Utah.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Absent Friday
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Wade (shoulder) will not play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Remains out
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Wade (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Out 3-to-4 weeks
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Wade was diagnosed Sunday with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: May be out multiple weeks
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Wade (shoulder) could be out multiple weeks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Exits with shoulder injury
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Grabs 12 boards
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Starting Friday
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Wade will slide into the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Bucks, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Will play with restrictions
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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.com reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Probable to suit up Wednesday
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Wade (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Out again Monday
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Wade (knee) will not take the floor Monday versus the Hawks, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.
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.
