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Dwyane Wade | Guard

Team: Miami Heat
Age / DOB:  (31) / 1/17/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
College: Marquette
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Dwyane Wade said his current knee injury is more painful than the one he played through last postseason.
Wade's injury was bad enough last summer that he required surgery in the offseason. While that's unlikely to be the case with the bone bruises he's playing through, it's clear the injury is extremely painful. Wade said his role will develop on a night-to-night basis depending on how his knee feels. If it feels strong, he'll take on more of an attacking role, but if the knee is weak Wade said he'll become more of a facilitator. May 23 - 4:35 PM

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Dwyane Wade played 41 minutes against the Pacers on Wednesday, scoring 19 points with six boards, five assists, three steals and one block on 9-of-15 shooting.

He was somewhat aggressive in the game and did some of his best work in transition. Wade has said that the week of rest isn't going to help him, but he's made it clear that he'll just tough it out. His 41 minutes are a good sign and he'll need to play a lot of minutes with Mario Chalmers (shoulder) banged up. Norris Cole played outstanding defense on George Hill in his 28 minutes, so he might get some more playing time even if Chalmers is able to return on Friday.
May 23 - 12:42 AM

Dwyane Wade (knee) will start in Game 1 vs. the Pacers, as expected.

Wade was never in danger of missing this one, but after he described himself as day-to-day, there was some concern. Regardless, Wade will be out there for the opening tip and has already said he isn't planning to take time off to rest his knee.
May 22 - 11:19 AM

Dwyane Wade (knee) described himself as "day-to-day" going forward, but he is fully expected to play in Wednesday's Game 1.

Wade is playing with a painful bone bruise that he doesn't think will improve with a few days of rest, so he doesn't even intend to miss any more practices during the playoffs. He averaged only 11.4 points vs. the Bulls in the second round, but he shot 50.9 percent from the field and his minutes were limited during blowouts in Games 2 and 4. We're putting him on the injury report as a precaution, but we expect him to play however many minutes it takes for a victory vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
May 20 - 4:47 PM

Dwyane Wade went through a "training-camp-type practice" on Sunday and is good to go for Game 1 on Wednesday.

He's been dealing with his knee injury for the past two months of the season and he's shown signs of wearing down in these playoffs. Wade has said on multiple occasions that rest isn't going to help his knee, so he'll have to just deal with this chronic issue. He will be an important piece of Miami's plan with Paul George guarding LeBron James.
May 19 - 2:44 PM

Dwyane Wade said Friday that extra rest won't help his bone bruises heal.

"It is what it is. I had 10 days off last time," Wade said of Miami's break after the first round. "It really doesn't matter." The Heat were guaranteed two extra days off by eliminating the Heat in five games, the last of which Wade had to leave briefly in order to have his knee worked on in the locker room. The bottom line is there's no way Wade will be 100 percent again before next season. Truth be told, he's likely at his career where he'll constantly be dealing with some sort of knee injury at this time of the season. We expect Wade to suit up for Game 1 on the conference finals, but anything after that is a guess.
May 18 - 11:37 AM

Dwyane Wade returned in the fourth quarter after having his right knee worked on in the locker room and played very well, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block on 7-of-13 shooting to lead the Heat over the Bulls for a 94-91 win to close out their series and earn a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

They'll likely get the Pacers, who are up 3-1 on the Knicks. Wade looked fantastic after returning, and helped the Heat overcome a late deficit and hang on to win the game. Wade's knee is a mess, but he'll get some much needed time to recuperate as the Knicks and Pacers continue to battle it out in their series. LeBron James finished with 23 points, seven boards, eight assists, two steals and a 3-pointer on 5-of-14 shooting, but also hit 12-of-15 free throws to help seal the deal.
May 15 - 9:55 PM

Dwyane Wade, who was very iffy for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bulls due to his lingering knee injury, left late in the third quarter and went to the locker room to have it looked at.

He is back on the bench in the fourth quarter and we're guessing he'll return to the game. But his right knee is a mess and he's wearing a brace to help keep his kneecap in place. The Heat are currently down 77-74 with 10 minutes left in the game.
May 15 - 9:11 PM

Updating a previous post, Dwyane Wade (knee) said he will play in Wednesday's Game 5.

Wade is considered a game-time decision and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said earlier that Wade would warm up with the intention of playing. Unless there's a setback in warmups, it sounds like he'll be in the lineup as the Heat try to close out the Bulls and avoid heading back to Chicago for Game 6.
May 15 - 5:27 PM

Dwyane Wade (knee) went through shootaround on Wednesday, but he'll be reevaluated before tipoff and is a game-time decision.

Wade's knee was good enough for him to go through shootaround, and we can't imagine the team would jeopardize his status by allowing him to participate if he wasn't able to play. It's possible the Heat hold him out as a precaution with a commanding 3-1 lead against a badly injured Bulls team, but we won't get official word until just before tipoff.
May 15 - 11:21 AM

Dwyane Wade (knee) will receive another round of treatment on Tuesday, and he'll be reevaluated before Wednesday's Game 5.

Wade doesn't need any additional MRI exams or his knee drained, but the multiple bone bruises are causing him issues. Unfortunately, rest is the only thing that will help Wade, and that's not an option at this point in the playoffs. We're considering him day-to-day in advance of Wednesday's Game 5. For what it's worth, Wade says he will play Wednesday.
May 14 - 1:30 PM

Dwyane Wade's knee is structurally sound after multiple MRI exams, but he's dealing with three bone bruises in the knee and is listed as day-to-day

That does not sound pleasant, and it isn't. "I'm taping it. When you have a [bone] bruise, you try to move the kneecap over so it won't rub. When you get into game sweat you have to re-tape it a bit," he said. Wade is having to move the kneecap over, and that helps to explain why he's been struggling so badly. LeBron James said Wade is nowhere near full strength, and it's going to be an issue Wade has to deal with for the remainder of the postseason. "It's just frustrating at times and you just do what you can," Wade added.
Source: ESPN
May 14 - 9:22 AM

Dwyane Wade said that resting on Wednesday for Game 5 won't help his ailing knee.

In other words, Wade's knee injury is not going to get better for the rest of the playoffs. He's been bothered by right knee issues for months and the long NBA playoffs aren't helping his cause. What's more, the concerns about his right knee could reflect his fantasy value for drafts next year.
May 13 - 11:41 PM

Dwyane Wade suffered a right knee injury in the second quarter of Monday's game and returned three minutes later, finishing with six points, three boards, four assists, one steal and one block on 3-of-10 shooting.

He appeared to be bothered by the injury and wasn't nearly as aggressive as usual, taking just two of his 10 shots from within 13 feet. The Heat might take it easy on the former Finals MVP and sitting him in Game 5 makes some sense. He should be considered questionable for Game 5 on Wednesday.
May 13 - 10:08 PM

Dwyane Wade left Monday's game with an apparent right knee injury and returned after missing three minutes of action.

He was posting up on Jimmy Butler and was in pain as he took a fade-away jumper. It didn't look serious, but Wade went to the bench just a moment after the injury occurred. He has been bothered by right knee soreness and Wade clearly isn't back to 100 percent. It'll be worth watching how his knee holds up tonight.
May 13 - 7:45 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Mario Chalmers
2Norris Cole
SG1Dwyane Wade
2Ray Allen
3Mike Miller
4James Jones
SF1LeBron James
2Shane Battier
3Rashard Lewis
PF1Udonis Haslem
2Chris Andersen
3Jarvis Varnado
4Juwan Howard
C1Chris Bosh
2Joel Anthony