The timing made the moment feel a little awkward. On a night when the Cleveland Cavaliers were trying to take full control of their first-round series, the focus briefly shifted to individual history.

Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat icon whose three championships and relentless edge helped shape a dynasty, has never been one to stay quiet. Speaking his mind has always been part of his identity, even ...

MIAMI — It has reached the point that the biggest icon in the franchise’s 38 seasons is now questioning the direction of the Miami Heat. A week removed from the Heat’s playoff elimination, after a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Dean Wade got the assignment early last week. He expected it. Mentally prepared for it. Wanted it. Shortly after one of the Cavs’ exhausting conditioning sessions, assistant coach ...

CLEVELAND — Before Donovan Mitchell could leave his postgame news conference, he had to give Dean Wade his deserved credit. As the pair was ready to leave the news conference, Mitchell had one more ...

Brandon Ingram led the Raptors in scoring this season, but Dean Wade has given him fits so far in the playoffs. David Dermer / Associated Press CLEVELAND — If it weren’t for bad luck, Cleveland ...

INDEPENDENCE — Stopping an All-Star forward like Brandon Ingram is often a group project, but the Cavaliers are giving some extra credit to Dean Wade for slowing down the Toronto Raptors' top ...

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers started forward Dean Wade in their 126-113 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their best-of-seven first-round series on April 18 at Rocket Arena. But who will the Cavs ...

Editor's note: Follow our Game 1 live updates of the Cavs-Raptors series by clicking here. CLEVELAND — Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson kept his decision on the Cavs' fifth starter close to the vest as ...

Editor's note: Follow our Game 1 live updates of the Cavs-Raptors series by clicking here. In the name of competitive advantage, Atkinson even declined to name a starter during his pregame media ...