With the 28-year-old out of the lineup for an extended period, Max Strus seems poised to reclaim his starting small forward spot from last season, as he has started in each of Cleveland's last five contests. The Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson as additional wing depth during Wade's absence.

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.

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 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.