History of Dean Wade in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2026

Dean Wade is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He is known for his role as a forward. Before joining the Cavaliers, Wade played college basketball at Kansas State University for the Kansas State Wildcats, where he developed his skills and gained recognition. His professional career has been marked by contributions to the Cavaliers' performance.

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November 20, 1996: Dean Wade's Birth

On November 20, 1996, Dean Jackson Wade was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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July 9, 2019: Wade signed with Cleveland Cavaliers

On July 9, 2019, Dean Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft.

July 2, 2020: Wade signed multi-year deal with Cavaliers

On July 2, 2020, Dean Wade signed a multi-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 23, 2021: First NBA Career Start

On February 23, 2021, Dean Wade made his first NBA career start, logging five points, two rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes in a 112–111 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

November 18, 2021: Logged Career High Assists

On November 18, 2021, Dean Wade logged 17 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five assists across a career-high 40 minutes of play in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.

January 22, 2022: Wade Returns to Starting Lineup

On January 22, 2022, Dean Wade returned to the starting lineup after Lauri Markkanen was sidelined due to a sprained ankle sustained in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

June 22, 2022: Cavaliers Exercised Team Option on Wade

On June 22, 2022, the Cavaliers announced they exercised their fourth-year team option on Dean Wade, keeping him with the team for another season.

October 30, 2022: Wade Sets Career High

On October 30, 2022, Dean Wade scored a career high of 22 points shooting 6-of-8 from three versus the New York Knicks. That night, Wade, Kevin Love, and Donovan Mitchell set the NBA record for most three-pointers made by three different teammates in a single game, scoring a total of 22 threes.

March 5, 2024: Wade scores career-high 23 points

On March 5, 2024, Dean Wade scored a career-high 23 points, with 20 of them coming in the fourth quarter, spearheading a 22-point comeback win over the Boston Celtics—the largest fourth-quarter comeback in Cavaliers franchise history.