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• Podcast Danny Cunningham, Locked On Cavs · Report · 9 h ago name not confirmed around the league

  The Cavs lost Dean Wade, a good wing defender. They also lost a player heard as 'Max Scherz', who played 12 regular-season games last year.

  “Three Things That Have Stood Out In the First Week for the Cleveland Cavaliers” at 14:54 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · 12 h ago
  • Dean Wade is back and played 37 minutes. Danny said he does not remember Wade ever playing that much. at 26:31
  • Sweepo named the Sixers' bench pieces. Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr are the hoped-for play initiators off the bench. He said KCP and Dean Wade make it a good bench that still needs to learn to play together. at 26:57

  “GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” · listen ↗

• X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report · 18 h ago

  The Sixers are starting: Tyrese Maxey KCP Jaylen Brown LeBron James Dean Wade Against the Pistons

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  also reported by Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA)

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points · 38 h ago
  • Starters named: Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown and Dean Wade. The fifth starter is not stated. at 1:47
  • Dean Wade made his 76ers debut. The host says it is easy for a 3-and-D player like him to find the flow. at 10:30

  “76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” · listen ↗

• Bluesky @ginamizell.bsky.social · Report · 42 h ago

  Dean Wade is AVAILABLE and in the starting lineup tonight with Maxey-Edgecombe-Brown-Embiid. Will be his Sixers debut.

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  also reported by Dave McMenamin (@mcten), Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba), Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), Hardwood Knocks host

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · 47 h ago around the league

  76ers are effectively running a 7-8 man rotation. Dean Wade is out and Barlow missed at least one game; Hukporti was also mentioned as unavailable.

  “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 30:19 · listen ↗

  also reported by Dave McMenamin (@mcten), Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba)

• X Dave McMenamin (@mcten) · Report · 44 h ago

  He also said that with Dean Wade still questionable with his left ankle under two hours to tipoff, he is unsure who will start in James’ place against the Bucks until Wade’s status is determined.

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  also reported by Chris Hine (@christopherhine.bsky.social), Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers), Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), Keith Pompei (reported), via Locked On 76ers

• Bluesky @ginamizell.bsky.social · Report · Oct 24

  LeBron James (lower back/sciatica management) is officially OUT for tonight’s game vs. Milwaukee, per the NBA’s injury report. Joel Embiid still not listed. Dean Wade still questionable.

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• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 24

  Injuries 10/24 MIA: Yet to submit CHA: Yet to submit BKN: None CLE: Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Out MIL: Yet to submit PHI: LeBron James - Questionable Dean Wade - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out SAS: Yet to submit DAL: Yet to submit WAS: Yet to submit

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• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Dean Wade is currently not playing for the Sixers. A panelist says the bench could use him 'until Dean Wade comes back'; no reason for his absence is given.

  “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” at 44:19 · listen ↗

  also reported by Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 23

  Day-to-day, left ankle sprain, return est. Oct 24

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• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 23 around the league

  The Cavaliers moved on from Max Strus and Dean Wade and brought in Peyton Watson. The host noted that Harden arrived in the middle of last year 'or whatever'.

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” at 17:24 · listen ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 22

  Injuries 10/22 CLE: Jarrett Allen - Questionable Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Out PHI: Dean Wade - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out DEN: Spencer Jones - Questionable Julian Strawther - Out OKC: Nikola Topic - Out Thomas Sorber - Out

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• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Adam Aaronson (reported): Opponent availability, per the guest: former Cav Dean Wade turned his ankle in the 76ers' last preseason game. It is being called a sprain with no grade given. He was ruled out of the opener a half hour before tip-off. at 33:15
  • The guest guesses that Wade will be listed doubtful or questionable for the Cavs game. He says the 76ers are not in a rush to bring Wade back, in part because Caldwell-Pope played well in three-guard lineups. at 33:44

  “The Latest on the Injury to Jarrett Allen and Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Opener Against Philadelphia w” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Both hosts hope Dean Wade can play Thursday against Cleveland. Mark says he hopes Wade is healthy. Neither states his actual status. at 26:53
  • Mark says Adem Bona has to be better and that backup-center minutes can't all go to Dean Wade or to LeBron playing center when Embiid sits. He calls this Bona's opportunity. at 29:41

  “WHAT A WAY TO BEGIN THE NEW ERA OF SIXER BASKETBALL! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Relayed report · Oct 21 wording unclear in audio around the league

  Philadelphia's offseason: the Brown trade, adding LeBron, and signing Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade.

  “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 1:14:38 · listen ↗

• Bluesky @ginamizell.bsky.social · Report · Oct 20

  Jabari Walker, a preseason standout, replacing Bona. A reminder that Dean Wade (ankle) will not play tonight.

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• X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report · Oct 20

  Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona are in tonight against the Knicks. Dean Wade is out.....

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• Podcast Gavin Shaw (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · Oct 20 around the league

  Gavin Shaw (in a crossover clip) noted that Dean Wade, called an "alleged Jalen Brunson stopper", is now with the 76ers and described the roster as loaded.

  “LeBron vs. Knicks! Wemby vs. Thunder! NBA Opening Day Preview” at 3:07 · listen ↗

• Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Analysis · Oct 20

  Pompey has not been impressed with the Sixers' interior players on defense or on the rebounding in preseason. He said Dean Wade has not lived up to the hype so far this preseason.

  “The Sixers' LeBron James Era starts TONIGHT!!! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 25:56 · listen ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 20

  Injuries 10/20 BOS: None DET: Taurean Prince - Out PHI: Anfernee Simons - Questionable Dean Wade - Questionable Adem Bona - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out Tacko Fall - Out NYK: None OKC: Nikola Topic - Out Thomas Sorber - Out SAS: Tobias Harris -

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• Podcast Marc Farzetta, Locked On 76ers · Analysis · Oct 19

  Mark also has concerns about the backup center spot and the second unit. He lists Dean Wade, Bona doing more Adem Bona and Tacko Fall.

  “The New Era ALL STARTS TOMORROW! - Philadelphia 76ers” at 18:52 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Analysis · Oct 19 wording unclear in audio around the league

  The Cavs were 15th in defense last season. Host calls that inexcusable given Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade.

  “Making Predictions for the 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers” at 23:20 · listen ↗

• Podcast NBA Today host · Prediction · Oct 19 around the league

  With the centers injured, the panel speculates that Dean Wade might play center, that Jabari Walker (6'7) probably will have to play center, and that LeBron probably will too, out of necessity.

  “Regular Season Eve” at 9:42 · listen ↗

• Bluesky Kyle Neubeck (@kyleneubeck.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 18

  Dean Wade and Barlow did not participate in practice today

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• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 7 points · Oct 13
  • Dean Wade (reported): Dean Wade said that while everyone talks about sacrifice, he specifically does not have to sacrifice; the host agrees. at 2:49
  • Marc Farzetta: Host analysis: Wade's role will be very similar to his Cleveland role: defend, grab rebounds and hit corner threes. at 2:58
  • Dean Wade (reported): Wade was asked about playing different positions. He said they feel interchangeable to him (one through four) and that at small-ball five he can get long rebounds. at 4:47
  • Dean Wade (reported): The host relays Wade's account that in practice no sacrifice is felt yet and everyone is just playing their own game. at 7:15
  • Dean Wade and KCP (reported): Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said the day before that the defense needs to step up in the final preseason games. This is a paraphrase from the host. at 15:35
  • Dean Wade (reported): Wade said he played a lot of small center for Cleveland last year. Mark says Wade will probably have to do a lot of that this year as well. at 20:20
  • Nick Nurse (reported): Nick Nurse named small-center options: LeBron, Dean Wade and Dominick Barlow. at 20:33

  “How the Sixers' NEW Roster is COMING TOGETHER with LESS sacrifice! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Report · Oct 12

  Dean Wade started at power forward in the Boston preseason game.

  “Boston Celtics' "PROBLEM" is a great Sixers' "SOLUTION"- Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 3:40 · listen ↗

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