Cavs starter seemed to have gotten hurt in warmups before matchup against Heat
The Cavaliers will be down another key defender.
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 27: Evan Mobley #4 and Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 27, 2024 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a tough time keeping their ideal starting lineup on the floor.
We’re not sure if Dean Wade is in their preferred playoff starting lineup, but he has been a starter for most of the season. Unfortunately, the Cavs could be without him for a few games as he went down with an injury during pregame workouts. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.
com, Wade seemed to hurt his ankle while warming up for Cleveland’s game against the Heat. Don’t know the extent of it at this point. But #Cavs Dean Wade seemed to hurt his ankle during his pregame workout.
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