The Cleveland Cavaliers recently faced a significant setback during a road game against the Philadelphia 76ers when utility player Dean Wade sustained a right knee injury midway through the third quarter.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cavs forward Dean Wade has a bone bruise in his right knee and is out at least 2 weeks, the team announced Tuesday. The injury happened in Friday’s loss at Philadelphia. Wade, a solid defender, is in his 6th NBA season, averaging 6 points, 5 rebounds and 22 minutes per game.

Even so, Wade will likely be sidelined through the All-Star break, and his absence along with Isaac Okoro's (shoulder) -- who has missed the last six games and is facing an uncertain return timeline -- should pave the way for Max Strus to continue starting at small forward.

Cavaliers starting forward Dean Wade departed the third quarter of Cleveland's 132-129 defeat to Philadelphia on Friday a right knee

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a clear need to address ahead of the deadline, especially with recent injuries to the roster. The Wine and Gold must figure out a way to strengthen their perimeter defense with Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade sidelined for the foreseeable future.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that forward Dean Wade has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise following an MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine. He suffered the injury in the third quarter of Cleveland’s Jan. 29 game in Philadelphia.

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.

Coach Kenny Atkinson did not have to berate his players during the interlude between the 136-131 loss to the Rockets on Jan. 25 and the game with the Pistons on Jan. 27 because his players berated themselves.

Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently put together his NBA Trade Board and named the Cavaliers as a fit for Utah forward John Collins. Cleveland desperately needs more forward depth, especially after the recent injuries to Caris Levert and Isaac Okoro. Collins could be an intriguing option for the front office to pursue.

Houston has had two full days off since beating the NBA-best Cavaliers Wednesday, and the two teams will again face off tonight at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Rockets nar

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