The Cleveland Cavaliers have ruled out Dean Wade for the remainder of their first round series against the Orlando Magic with a right knee sprain.

Wade recently underwent an MRI to diagnose the extent of the injury.

In 54 games this season, Wade is averaging 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds on 39.1 percent shooting on three-pointers. 

The Eastern Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th.

First Round Matchups

• No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 (Sixers, Heat, Bulls or Hawks)

• No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 (Sixers or Heat)

• No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers

• No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Orlando Magic

Play-In

• No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 8 Miami Heat

• No. 9 Chicago Bulls vs. No. 10 Atlanta Hawks

Donovan Mitchell is expected to decline his $37.1 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2025-26 season, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.

Mitchell would then become an unrestricted free agent next July.

There is also buzz in league circles that Mitchell will decline an extension from the Cavs unless the team makes a run to the NBA Finals.

Dan Gilbert has previously stated his confidence that Mitchell will sign a long-term extension with the Cavs.

Dean Wade hasn't played for the Cleveland Cavaliers since March 8. He was initially out due to personal reason, but then a sore knee came up and Wade has been out since. Now, the Cavs are calling it a sprained knee for Wade.

Cleveland hasn't given any official update, nor issued a timeline. But, given how few games are left, Wade may miss the remainder of the regular season due to the injury.

Wade has been a key rotation played for the Cavaliers this season. The 6-foot-10 combo forward started in 32 of the 54 games he played. Wade has averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game. He's also shot 39.1% on three-pointers and given Cleveland good defense against scoring forwards.