Dean Wade
#32PF · Cleveland Cavaliers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 339 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 43.0% | 36.6% | 68.4% |
| 2025-26 | 56 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 43.5% | 35.8% | 71.1% |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 33.3% | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 30.8% | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.6M
AAV
$6.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Dean Wade's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $6.6M per year over 1 year, this is a role player contract. Dean's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 29, Dean still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Dean to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Dean Wade earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 339 career games, Dean has averaged 5.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Dean's strongest metric is FG% at 4295.3, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.1, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Dean ranks 70th in overall performance. Dean will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Current Sentiment
Dean Wade's perception has sharply declined amid injury concerns and reduced playing time this season. His on-court production is being viewed negatively, with performance grades reflecting significant statistical decline. Contract value appears questionable given his C- grade and diminishing role in rotation. The biggest narrative centers on competition from younger players like Jaylon Tyson displacing him. Fan confidence is pessimistic; many fear Wade's injury history will continue limiting his availability.
Transaction History
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