Dean Wade DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports thatCleveland Cavaliers forwardDean Wade(illness) will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Wade was ruled out late due to an illness that will keep him out of action for the first time since February 20. While the 28-year-old is out of the mix, Sam Merrill, Javonte Green and Isaac Okoro will likely be in line to receive extra minutes coming off the bench this evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is ready to return to work on Friday against the New York Knicks. The team initially listed Wade as probable for the game, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has now officially confirmed that Wade will be back in the lineup following an 11-game absence due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Atkinson added that Wade will be eased back into action. Wade has averaged 22.8 minutes across the campaign, notching 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds.

Danny Cunningham of the Locked On Cavs Podcast reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forwardDean Wade(knee) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. Wade has missed 11 consecutive contests due to a bone bruise in his right knee, but he is expected to suit up this evening. The 28-year-old is having a career year in Cleveland, averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, but the addition ofDe'Andre Huntercomplicates his situation.