With the 28-year-old out of the lineup for an extended period, Max Strus seems poised to reclaim his starting small forward spot from last season, as he has started in each of Cleveland's last five contests. The Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson as additional wing depth during Wade's absence.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be without two of their best defenders for the foreseeable future.Forward Dean Wade and wing Isaac Okoro are dealing with injuries that could keep them out past the All-Star break.

Cavaliers starting forward Dean Wade departed the third quarter of Cleveland's 132-129 defeat to Philadelphia on Friday a right knee

The Cavaliers, already dealing with recent injuries, will be without Dean Wade for at least the next two weeks. Wade sustained a right knee injury during the Cavs' Jan. 24 game in Philadelphia and then missed the next two games.

The injury situation has been better for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season but they haven’t been without their frustrating physical problems. Now comes word of one of their most crucial players being hurt.