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Fantasy Basketball: 5 Reasons Why You Should Trade SG Dwyane Wade

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Dwyane Wade has been a superstar in the NBA for a number of years. He's having another very good season, but here are five reasons why you should trade him in fantasy basketball.

5. Free Throw/3-Point Shooting

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5. Free Throw/3-Point Shooting

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He doesn't rank in the top 20 among shooting guards in either free throws or 3-point shooting. Wade fills up the stat sheet almost everywhere else, but if you need these two stats, he's not your guy.

4. Hassan Whiteside

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4. Hassan Whiteside

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The emergence of Hassan Whiteside might not benefit Wade's numbers as much as you think. Whiteside will allow Chris Bosh to move to the power forward spot where he is most comfortable. With Whiteside and Bosh's extra touches, I expect to see Wade's numbers drop a little bit.

3. Turnovers

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3. Turnovers

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He has always been an exceptional playmaker, but constant playmaking has its downsides as well. Wade is in the top-10 in turnovers per game. If you're in a league where this hurts you, it might be a smart idea to look at a player who is more careful with the ball.

2. Trade Value

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2. Trade Value

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He is still a superstar in the league and his name carries a lot of weight. This typically means there are willing trade partners. More often than not, a superstar can be traded for multiple pieces. With Wade being in that category, you can get a few solid players just for him in one trade.

1. Health Concerns

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1. Health Concerns

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Wade hasn't played 70 games or more in the past three years, and I believe it is unlikely he will again this year. He rests more than most players and has had nagging knee and back injuries frequently in his career. Don't be surprised if Wade suffers another injury, so it might be a good idea to get what you can for him now before that happens.

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