Dwyane Wade: Works as backup point guard early in camp

This news doesn’t mean that Wade won’t be starting at shooting guard, but that
his minutes could get staggered in a fashion which would see him often handling
the ball with the second unit on the floor. With presumed starter Isaiah Thomas
(hip) expected to be out until around December or January, Derrick Rose will
seemingly draw the start at the position. However, the team is somewhat thin
after that, with Jose Calderon as the only ‘traditional’ point guard on the
roster. Other options include Iman Shumpert, who is more of a wing, and Kay
Felder, who is no where near as skilled as Wade and is primarily a defender. The
situation is likely worth monitoring, as that kind of role would certainly have
a positive fantasy impact for Wade, especially in the assist category. His
career-high in assists per game stands at 7.5 — a feat he achieved back in
2008.