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What happened to Dean Wade? Live injury updates for Cavaliers vs. Pacers on 1/6/26

What happened to Dean Wade? Live injury updates for Cavaliers vs. Pacers on 1/6/26

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By: Ciaran Doyle

In the first half of Tuesday’s game vs. the Pacers, Dean Wade suffered a knee injury and went to the locker room. He has since been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left knee contusion.

Before exiting, he played eight minutes. He scored three points and added a rebound. Wade was replaced at the start of the second half by Jaylon Tyson.

Wade will be covered under Early Exit.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on his injury.

Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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