Dean Wade will reportedly miss multiple weeks with a bone bruise, likely through the All-Star break, with Max Strus set to take over the starting small forward role for the Cavs.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is set to miss multiple weeks due to a bone bruise in his knee, likely keeping him sidelined through the All-Star break, per cleveland.com .
This injury forces the Cavs to adjust their rotation, with Max Strus now stepping into the starting small forward role and taking on added defensive responsibilities.
Wade has been a key contributor this season. His absence will test Cleveland's depth, but Strus' versatility and perimeter defense could help fill the void as the team pushes through a crucial stretch of the season.
This season Wade has been averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds across 35 games.
The Cavaliers have lost three out of the last four games, but thanks to their historical first part of the season they are still way ahead of everyone with a strong 37-9 record.
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