Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Fri 2/27/26 6:20 PM

Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Wade is nursing a sprained right ankle, which is severe enough for him to miss Friday's game. His absence means more minutes should be available for Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. Wade's next chance to play is Sunday against the Nets.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Fri 2/27/26 1:08 PM

Wade is doubtful for Friday's game against Detroit with a right ankle sprain.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers are downgrading Wade from questionable to doubtful. With Wade likely to be out Friday, Jaylon Tyson is the most likely candidate to replace him in the starting lineup and should see a big boost in streaming appeal.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Thu 2/26/26 5:08 PM

Wade is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit with a right ankle sprain.
EDGE Analysis
Wade is in danger of missing Friday's contest after being held scoreless in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks. More playing time would become open to Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson if Wade cannot play.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Wed 2/25/26 9:59 AM

Wade accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 109-94 win over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
This was a terrific line for Wade, but performances like these have been few and far between. His value is mostly limited to deeper formats, but he's trending up 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes per contest over his last four games.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Fri 2/20/26 11:51 AM

Wade (ankle) contributed 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt) and five rebounds in 16 minutes Thursday in the Cavaliers' 112-84 win over the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers made room for Wade and Evan Mobley (calf) in the starting five in their returns from three- and seven-game absences, respectively, sending Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill to the bench as a result. Wade came through with an efficient shooting performance, but because the Cavaliers had amassed a 35-point lead by the end of the third quarter, head coach Kenny Atkinson rested the 29-year-old forward as well as the team's other four starters for the final period. Wade is still averaging a modest 22.7 minutes per game on the season, so he's unlikely to be in line for extended playing time even in more competitive contests.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Wed 2/18/26 5:21 PM

Wade (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters Wednesday that Wade was on track to play, and Cleveland's injury report is confirming the forward will be available. Wade has averaged a modest 5.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 23.4 minutes per game in his last nine appearances, and the expectation is that Sam Merrill is reverting back to the bench.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Wed 2/18/26 1:29 PM

Wade (ankle) is likely to play in Thursday's game against the Nets, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wade missed Cleveland's last three contests prior to the All-Star break, but he's trending toward returning from a sprained left ankle. His presence would likely force Sam Merrill into a bench role, though Wade has scored in double figures just twice in his last nine appearances.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Tue 2/10/26 5:13 PM

Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Wade will miss a third straight outing due to a left ankle sprain, and his next chance to play will come against Brooklyn on Feb. 19. With Evan Mobley (calf) and Wade both sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Sam Merrill and Nae'Qwan Tomlin are candidates for increased playing time.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Mon 2/9/26 8:20 PM

Wade (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wade carried a questionable tag leading up to tipoff, and the team has since downgraded him to out. He'll miss his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. Wade's next chance to run the floor will arrive Wednesday against the Wizards.

Dean Wade
F/C CLE
Sun 2/8/26 6:37 PM

Wade (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Wade is dealing with a left ankle sprain that prevented him from playing against the Kings on Saturday, but he has a chance to be cleared to return Monday. Jaylon Tyson will likely remain in the Cavaliers' starting lineup if Wade is unable to play.