Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Surgery successful, out for season

Wade underwent successful surgery Monday to treat ongoing issues with the meniscus in his right knee and will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.

Wade made 51 appearances and averaged 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 19.2 minutes per game. Before his injury, the third-year forward had been operating as a fill-in starter for Jarrett Allen and was a key part of Cleveland's rotation. In his absence, Lamar Stevens, Cedi Osman and Kevin Love are all candidates for increased roles.