Why Cavs' Dean Wade likely to draw interest in free agency

Eastern Notes: Wade, Pistons, Raptors, K. Jones

The Cavaliers are “expected to lose” veteran forward Dean Wade in unrestricted free agency, league sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Cleveland has been able to negotiate with Wade since Sunday, the day after the NBA Finals ended. A former undrafted free agent who started his professional career on a two-way contract, Wade has spent all seven of his NBA seasons in Cleveland. The former Kansas State standout earned $6.6MM in 2025/26. Jake…

Why Cavs' Dean Wade likely to draw interest in free agency

It’s hard to know exactly what will become of Cavaliers free agent forward Dean Wade. For starters, the Cavs would love for Wade to return. By all accounts, Wade would like to be back, too. But there will be outside interest. Perhaps plenty of it. ESPN’s Zach Kram listed Wade among six underrated free agents whom teams should target this offseason, citing Wade’s versatility, defense and overall impact beyond the box score. Getty Nobody is going …