In the event the Dean Wade injury wasn’t enough, the Cavaliers have also been missing Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert. Cleveland confirmed Tuesday that Wade has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise,

The Cavaliers confirmed on Tuesday (via Twitter) that forward Dean Wade has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise

The Cleveland Cavaliers have established themselves as the top team in the NBA but are not without their challenges. A wave of recent injuries has prompted head coach Kenny Atkinson to push the limits of Cleveland’s rotations,

Okoro (shoulder) didn't travel with the Cavaliers for their two-game road trip and will remain out Wednesday versus the Heat, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be without two of their best defenders for the foreseeable future.Forward Dean Wade and wing Isaac Okoro are dealing with injuries that could keep them out past the All-Star break.

The Cavaliers face tough times with injuries to their rotation, but hopeful updates suggest a potential return for key players soon.

Following the Donovan Mitchell trade before the 2022-23 season, the Cavaliers didn't have much draft capital. The next unprotected first-rounder they could offer in a trade is their 2031 pick. Because of this, Jaylon Tyson, Cleveland's first-round pick from the 2024 draft, could be used as the key piece in a blockbuster trade.

The Cavaliers, already dealing with recent injuries, will be without Dean Wade for at least the next two weeks. Wade sustained a right knee injury during the Cavs ' Jan. 24 game in Philadelphia and then missed the next two games. An MRI administered Monday revealed a right knee bone bruise, according to a release from the team.

Okoro's next chance to play will come against the Suns on Monday.

The Cavs lost three consecutive games for the first time this season. But they feel going through this adversity is a positive.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have largely avoided any major injuries up to this point in the season. However, the Wine and Gold are now dealing with a pair of critical player injuries, and some of them have already been ruled out for the Cavaliers' matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, center top, and Pistons' Cade Cunningham (2) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP