Caris LeVert, Max Strus Final Injury Status For Cavs-Magic

Originally posted on Cleveland Cavaliers on SI
By Tommy Wild | Last updated Jan 22, 2024 6:38 PM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Orlando Magic on Monday night for the team's second game of their four-game road trip. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley remain out, but they do inch closer to return. However, the Cavs will take on the Magic with a key player on the bench.

Caris LeVert

Caris LeVert was questionable leading up to Cleveland's showdown against the Magic with a right wrist sprain. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported that LeVert will be OUT in Orlando.

Cleveland's six-man missed their victory over the Atlanta Hawks with the same injury and was questionable leading up to their victory over the Milwaukee Bucks last week in which he scored just four points.

This is clearly an injury that has been lingering for LeVert for a few weeks now and getting him healthy instead of fighting through the injury is the right decision for the team.

LeVert is putting together a solid season for the Cavs. He's averaging 14.8 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.5 rebounds while making a legit case for the NBA's Six-Man of the Year Award.

Max Strus

Max Strus was not listed on the team's official injury report leading up to the game.

However, he took a nasty fall on Saturday night against the Hawks. He remained on the ground for a couple of minutes while trainers tended to him. Strus eventually checked back in the game, but those 10 minutes of uncertainty had every Cavs fan worried.

When asked about shaking off the fall, Strus simply said, "I don't have an injury." He's available for the Cavs and will be in the team's starting lineup in Orlando.

It appears Strus is good to go!

This article first appeared on Cleveland Cavaliers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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