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With the Cleveland Cavaliers currently hovering near the second apron, forward Dean Wade could be hard to retain this summer as an unrestricted free agent, with several teams having the non-taxpayer mid-level exception available expected to be interested in him. Last season, Wade hoped to sign an extension with the Cavaliers, league sources told HoopsHype.
The most pressing piece of roster business in Cleveland, outside of the Cavaliers ironing out a future agreement with Harden, will come down to its decisions on Dean Wade and Keon Ellis as they seek to move out of the second apron. Sources say that team officials already concede behind the scenes that it will be extremely difficult to keep both players.
Chris Fedor: #Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson played it coy pregame, saying "We'll see," when asked about a potential lineup change. But Cleveland was never making one for tonight's game. The decision was made well before tonight to stay with Dean Wade as the fifth starter.
Sources tell cleveland.com that coach Kenny Atkinson is likely to make a starting lineup change for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons Sunday night. The plan is to move Dean Wade out of the starting lineup, swapping in battle-tested veteran Max Strus.
Josh Lewenberg: Cavs are going back to Dean Wade; he replaces Max Strus in the starting lineup. Raptors going with the same starters as Game 6 (Shead and Walter in for Ingram and Quickley).
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Chris Fedor: Nobody on #Cavs guarded Brandon Ingram more than Dean Wade in Game 1. According to NBA.com matchup data, Ingram scored just 2 of his 17 points when guarded by Wade.
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (ankle sprain), Jaylon Tyson (left great toe bone bruise) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. If they play, this would be the first time this season the Cavs have their full rotation.
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (left ankle sprain) as out tonight in Memphis. James Harden (personal reasons), Thomas Bryant (left calf strain), Max Strus (left foot injury management), Jaylon Tyson (left great toe bone bruise) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) are also out.
Law Murray: Cavaliers say that Dean Wade (ankle) and Jaylon Tyson (toe) will miss west road trip that begins in Utah tomorrow and continues through Los Angeles Tuesday
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Anthony Chiang: The Cavaliers have upgraded Jarrett Allen (knee tendonitis) to questionable for tomorrow's game vs. Heat. Cavs have ruled out Craig Porter Jr., Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade.
Chris Fedor: #Cavs are listing Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Dean Wade (ankle) as PROBABLE for tomorrow’s showdown with Boston. Jaylon Tyson (neck strain) is QUESTIONABLE. Jarrett Allen (knee) and Max Strus (foot surgery) are OUT.
