Dean Wade of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been absent from the team since March 11 due to personal reasons and a knee issue. His absence has extended to 11 consecutive games, with the most recent eight games missed specifically because of the knee problem. Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has stated that Wade's return to the court remains uncertain, describing his status as day-to-day.
Bickerstaff mentioned that Wade had been playing through the knee issue until it reached a point where he could no longer continue. Medical interventions have been attempted, and the team is monitoring his progress to determine when he can resume playing.
Wade is a significant asset for the Cavaliers, often stepping in as a starter and providing valuable minutes at a position of need for the team. When healthy, Wade is considered the Cavs' top two-way player compared to Georges Niang and Marcus Morris.
Throughout the season, Wade has averaged 5.4 points and 4 rebounds per game, appearing in 54 games for Cleveland, with 32 of those as a starter. He is currently in the first year of a three-year contract extension, earning $5.7 million this season.
