Dean Wade Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Dean Wade of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. Dean was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 23rd game Dean has missed this season.
Dean Wade Season Averages
Dean's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 59 games this season, he's averaging 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while playing 22.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.3 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 4.7 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Dean Wade
The numbers tell a clear story about Dean's value to the Cavaliers. With Dean in the lineup this season, the team is 36-22. Without him, they've gone 15-7. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (117.6 vs 120.5 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-22 | 15-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.6 | 120.5 | +2.9 |
| Def Rating | 113.5 | 115.6 | +2.1 |
| Net Rating | 4.1 | 4.9 | +0.8 |
| PPG | 118.6 | 122.3 | +3.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Dean Wade?
When Dean sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Max Strus and Chris Livingston stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Dean has been out this season, Max Strus has averaged 9.0 more points per game and 4.2 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +9.0 | FGA: +4.2
When Dean has been out this season, Chris Livingston has averaged 6.0 more points per game, 4.0 additional field goal attempts, 12.4 extra minutes and 3.0 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.0 | FGA: +4.0 | MPG: +12.4 | RPG: +3.0
Dean Wade Betting Trends
For bettors, Dean's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Cavaliers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Dean has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Wade) James Harden STL UNDER: 6-0 (+6.0u, 1.5 / -221 avg. line) Craig Porter Jr. PTS UNDER: 9-3 (+5.8u, 5.8 / -115 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Dean Wade's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Wizards @ Cavaliers - April 12, 2026 Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr (Out) Trae Young (Out) Anthony Davis (Out) D'Angelo Russell (Out) Bilal Coulibaly (Out) Cleveland Cavaliers: James Harden (Out) Donovan Mitchell (Out) Evan Mobley (Out) Jarrett Allen (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Dean's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.