Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Dean Wade will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee, Cleveland announced.
Wade was averaging 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 51 contests (28 starts) for the Cavs this season.
He had been sidelined since last playing on March 12, when he got hurt against Chicago. The Cavaliers currently have the No. 7 spot — a play-in position — in the Eastern Conference with seven games left.
That’s a big loss for Cleveland, which had a bunch of players out for the season or for significant time. More specifically, Cleveland remains without All-Star center Jarrett Allen, who has missed the last 10 games.
Allen, who was named an All-Star this season, has yet to receive a valid timatable for his return. Cleveland has gone 4-6 in its last 10 without Allen, who is averaging 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds.
Guard Rajon Rondo will miss his eighth straight game Monday with a sprained ankle. Earlier this season, Cleveland lost Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio to season-ending injuries. Still, Cleveland has the chance to make the postseason having a 41-33 record.
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