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.

After missing time due to a nagging knee injury, there has been an update on Cavs sharpshooting forward Dean Wade.

Last Friday, PF Dean Wade suffered a bone bruise in his right knee vs. the 76ers. Wade has been out since then and Max Strus has been plugged into the starting lineup. NBA insider Chris Fedor reported that Wade could miss multiple weeks with this knee injury. Not ideal for the Cavaliers.

The injury situation has been better for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season but they haven’t been without their frustrating physical problems. Now comes word of one of their most crucial players being hurt.

Sources tell @clevelanddotcom that #Cavs Dean Wade has a bone bruise in his knee that could keep him out for multiple weeks, probably thru the All-Star break. That means the starting small forward spot — and defensive stopper role — belongs to Max Strus.

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers are navigating a challenging season marred by mounting injury setbacks. Following earlier injuries to key players Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and Caris LeVert, the team suffered another potential blow during Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Cavaliers will be missing one of their top all-around defenders and a king of the intangibles for a bit, as Dean Wade suffered a right knee bone bruise, an MRI revealed.

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.