Dean Wade was cleared on the injury report at 7:21 PM ET on Saturday, upgraded from day-to-day. The 76ers face the Bucks at 7:30 PM ET with the 29-year-old forward no longer listed.
What happened
Dean Wade is cleared. The injury report moved the 76ers forward from day-to-day to cleared at 7:21 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 24, nine minutes before the scheduled start against the Bucks. The report gave no new detail and no comment with the change. His earlier listings were for an ankle and leg issue, and Friday's entry noted the left side. His status changed several times between Oct. 16 and Oct. 23, moving between day-to-day and out. Friday, Oct. 23 was the last change before Saturday's clearance. He is 29 and lists as an F-C.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia hosts the Bucks at 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV. The 76ers are 2-0 and on a two-game winning streak. Wade has not played for them this season, so the record is 0-0 with him and 2-0 without him. Last season he played 59 games and averaged 22.3 minutes, 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Without him, the minutes have gone to Tyrese Maxey (40.6), Jaylen Brown (36.3), VJ Edgecombe (34.0), Joel Embiid (33.9), LeBron James (33.6), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (25.5), Anfernee Simons (21.0) and Adem Bona (11.6). James is listed out with a back and torso issue. How Wade fits into the rotation is not announced.
What to watch
The first thing to check is whether Wade is in uniform and how many minutes he gets against the Bucks. His status history this week shows how quickly it has changed, so the next injury report will show whether he stays off the list. No return date applies now that he is cleared, and no minutes limit has been announced. Four teammates are listed out: James, Dominick Barlow (back and torso), Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles and leg) and Tacko Fall (left quadriceps and leg). No games beyond the Bucks are in the schedule.
Is Dean Wade playing vs the Bucks?
He was cleared on the injury report at 7:21 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 24, and is no longer listed ahead of the 7:30 PM ET game. His minutes and role are not announced.
When will Dean Wade be back?
He is cleared, so no return date applies. He has not played for the 76ers this season, and the report gave no detail or comment with the change.