Max Strus: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

De’Andre Hunter could return for Cavs vs. Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended last season injured and are starting this season the same way. They didn’t have two members of their starting lineup in their season opener against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Sporting News / October 22

Why Max Strus isn't playing for Cavs vs. Knicks with injury news

The sharpshooter is out.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

How will Kenny Atkinson build Cavs rotation without Darius Garland and Max Strus?

The Cleveland Cavaliers open their season tonight in New York in what feels like the first championship-or-bust season of the core four era. But how will the rotation shake out with key contributors Darius Garland and Max Strus sidelined by injuries?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 16

Max Strus explains 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers expectations

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the select few teams in the NBA this season with a real shot at winning the championship. Every player on the Cavs understands that their ultimate goal is to secure a title after falling short in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the past two seasons.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 16

Five NBA teams who could be in trouble to start the season

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New Cavaliers reports reveals how much the starters will play in the preseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing the starters throughout these first few games as they get back into the season, according to Sam Amico. With Darius Garland and Max Strus out for the first few months of the season, you should expect to see more playtime for the rookies and second year players as this preseason begins.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Cavs Notes: Lonzo Ball, Max Strus, Darius Garland

Cavaliers newcomer Lonzo Ball hasn’t played in both ends of a back-to-back since the 2020–21 season with the Bulls. Three knee surgeries and a two-and-a-half year layoff will do that.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 29

De’Andre Hunter confirms that he wants to start for Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be shaking up their starting lineup when the team opens their season next month. Since the team will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus due to injuries, the Cavs will have plenty of opportunities early in the season for different players to grow into bigger roles.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / September 25

When Will Darius Garland and Max Strus Return From Injury? Cavs President Provides Update Ahead of Training Camp

Training camp is about to begin, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will have most of their players on the floor. The only exceptions are All-Star guard Darius Garland and Max Strus.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Cavs Planning To Make Key Starting Lineup Change

The Cleveland Cavaliers know all about roller coasters. No, that’s not because they’re the home of popular Cedar Point. Since the franchise’s inception in 1970, they’ve experienced mountainous peaks and nearly bottomless valleys.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 10

Why the Cavs Should Target Player With Ongoing NBA Gambling Investigation

Malik Beasley is one of the best shooters in the NBA. The 6-foot-4-inch guard is coming off a career season where he became one of only five players in NBA history to make over 300 three-pointers in a season.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 9

Cavaliers Plan for Life After Max Strus’ Foot Injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a unique offseason. The organization has planned to make improvements on the margins and focus on internal growth rather than making sweeping changes that could disrupt team chemistry.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Cavs face lineup questions with Max Strus, Darius Garland sidelined early

The Cavaliers are preparing to open the season without two of their projected starters. Max Strus was expected to be Cleveland’s starting small forward before suffering a Jones fracture in his left foot last week, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported in a subscriber mailbag.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / August 27

Wide-open East opens even wider with latest Cavaliers injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot to prove after holding the best record in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25 but losing in the second round of the playoffs. They'll have to start proving it without their starting small forward.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 27

Knicks Get Important Injury News From Rival

The New York Knicks are counting down the days before they face the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first game of the season, but their opponent won't be 100 percent going into the game.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 27

'Approximately 3 to 4 Months' – Cleveland Cavaliers Make Unfortunate Injury Announcement to Veteran Sharpshooter

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently announced that Max Strus is out for approximately three to four months due to a serious leg injury he sustained this offseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Cavaliers get brutal injury news on key starter

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going through déjà vu with Max Strus this offseason. The veteran sharpshooter has reportedly undergone surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / August 26

Cavs' Max Strus out 3-4 months after foot surgery

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Tuesday that guard Max Strus underwent surgery on his left foot and may miss three to four months, which will sideline him for a portion of the 2025-26 regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / August 27

Cavaliers announce devastating injury news on veteran forward

The Cavaliers will be without one of their veterans for the near future.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 26

Cavs’ Max Strus undergoes surgery for foot injury; expected to miss at least three months

Cavaliers wing Max Strus has undergone surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, the team announced. He is expected to miss three to four months.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 18

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Championship Goal Clear as Max Strus Shares Team's Mindset

The Cleveland Cavaliers carried one of the NBA’s most balanced two-way attacks last season, piling up a 64-18 record that placed them among the league’s elite.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 14

Max Strus Strongly Believes Cavs Have To Get Mentally And Physically Tougher

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the No. 1 seed in the East this season. They won 64 games during the regular season and swept the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. It appeared the Cavaliers were destined to make the NBA Finals this year for the first time since 2018.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 14

Max Strus’ viral text message to Cavaliers before Game 5 backfired spectacularly

Max Strus sent a message to his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates on Monday that in hindsight probably should have stayed in the drafts. The Cavaliers entered Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers with the threat of elimination looming.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 8

Who needs to step up for injury-ravaged Cavs?

With injuries piling up and facing a 2-0 deficit, the Cavs need someone to step up immediately.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / April 27

Max Strus Was Stunned By Cavs’ Lack Of Maturity When He Joined Team

Max Strus joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023 after spending three seasons with the Miami Heat. Strus, one of the top shooters in the NBA, was stunned by the Cavaliers’ lack of maturity when he joined the team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 10

Key Cavaliers wing nearing season debut

The Cavaliers have an NBA-best 21-4 record so far this season despite not yet having one of their five presumed starters available. According to Grant Afseth of RG.org, that fifth starter is on track to make his season debut later this week.

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