The Cavaliers enter Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic missing a familiar face. But Dean Wade actually has been out a while.
Now, he will just be out a while longer, the team announced.
Per the Cavs, Wade recently underwent an MRI on a right knee sprain that has kept him sidelined since March 13. He’s continuing daily rehab but still needs time to fully heal. There’s no timeline for his return — other than it won’t be in the first round.
Wade is considered one of the Cavs’ top defenders and offers an additional outside shooting threat. He made an underrated impact when he was able to stay on the court this season. Unfortunately for Wade and the Cavs, that’s not been nearly enough.
In 54 games this season, Wade averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds, shooting 39 percent on 3-pointers. He made 32 starts.
The Cavs head to Orlando with a 2-0 series lead. They have yet to trail.
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 24, 2024
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