76ers forward Dean Wade out for season opener with left ankle sprain
The gist
Philadelphia 76ers forward Dean Wade sprained his left ankle in the Oct 16 preseason loss to Boston and is out for the opener.
The injury hits the team's most important reserve, who signed a four-year deal worth up to $38.7 million.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2026Wade came off the bench in the Sixers' preseason finale against the Celtics and suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the 125-120 loss, finishing with zero points, two assists and one steal in 13 minutes.
- Oct 18, 2026Wade missed Sunday's practice and was still sore, with no timeline for recovery; coach Nick Nurse said the team would wait to see how he felt Monday.
- Oct 19, 2026Wade was limited to individual work in Monday's practice and listed questionable for Tuesday's opener against the Knicks with a left ankle sprain.