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46-27 5-5 L2
44-29 3-7 L1
41-33 6-4 L1
35-38 4-6 W1
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2023 Stats

STATS MPG
Minutes Per Game
PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 32.1 12.3 41.5 4.7 3.8

Top Max Strus News

  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Drills five triples in return

    Strus (knee) scored 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt) and added four rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 118-111 loss to the Hornets.

    Making his return from a 12-game absence due to a right knee strain, Strus reclaimed his spot in the starting five while Caris LeVert headed to the bench. Strus didn't take long to get acclimated in his return, as he hit a triple in the game's opening minute and nailed four more over the course of the night to finish second to Jarrett Allen (24 points) among all Cavaliers players in scoring. The 27-year-old should hold down a starting role on the wing moving forward, but he'll likely lose out on some shot attempts if Donovan Mitchell (nose) is able to rejoin the Cleveland backcourt Friday versus the 76ers.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Will start Wednesday

    Strus (knee) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

    Strus is set to return from a 12-game absence, so he may have his minutes monitored in his first game back. He'll be joined in the first unit by Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, while Caris LeVert will head to the bench.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Upgraded to questionable

    Strus (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.

    Strus ascending to questionable gives him a chance to return from a 12-game absence due to a right knee sprain. Sam Merrill has been an admirable fill-in of late, delivering 10.3 points and knocking down 41.2 percent of 7.3 threes per game across his last seven contests, but Strus would be valued reinforcements while Donovan Mitchell (nose) is amid an extended absence.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Out again Monday

    Strus (knee) won't play Monday against the Hornets.

    Strus will miss his 12th straight game Monday and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will be Wednesday in a rematch versus Charlotte.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming

    Strus (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the the Heat.

    Strus' absence streak will extend to 11 games Sunday due to a right knee strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Remains out for Friday's game

    Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota.

    Strus will be unavailable for a 10th consecutive game as he continues to deal with a knee injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to do so will be Sunday against Miami.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Still out

    Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

    Strus hasn't played since March 3 and will miss a ninth straight game Wednesday. The Cavaliers' injury report continues to grow, with Donovan Mitchell (nose) the latest addition, so Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Sam Merrill and Marcus Morris are candidates for solid roles behind Darius Garland.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Will remain out Monday

    Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

    Strus is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to a strained right knee. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Miami, but the team hasn't provided a return timetable.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming

    Strus (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets.

    Strus' absence streak will extend to seven games Saturday due to a strained right knee. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Absence to continue Wednesday

    Strus (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.

    Strus hasn't played since March 3 while dealing with a right knee strain. Cleveland has leaned heavily on Isaac Okoro in Strus' stead, and Okoro should continue to start Wednesday.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Won't play Monday

    Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns.

    Strus will miss a fifth straight game due to a right knee strain. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said over the weekend that the sharpshooter's injury is just wear and tear from a long season, but the Cavaliers will likely remain cautious. Strus hadn't missed a game before this string of absences, and he's averaging 32.2 minutes per night across 60 appearances. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming

    Strus (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Nets.

    Strus' absence streak will extend to four games Sunday due to a right knee strain. Georges Niang will likely continue to start in his absence. Strus' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Ruled out for Friday

    Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Minnesota.

    Strus will miss his third straight game due to a right knee strain. With all of Strus, Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Evan Mobley (ankle) set to miss Friday's contest, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang and Dean Wade are likely to garner starts, while Caris LeVert should see an expanded role off the bench.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Ruled out for Wednesday

    Strus will not play in Wednesday's game versus the Hawks due to a right knee strain.

    Strus will miss his second game in a row Wednesday, and it's still unclear how severe the injury is. With Donovan Mitchell (knee) still sidelined, the Cavaliers will need the likes of Sam Merrill, Caris LeVert and Craig Porter to step up.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Dealing with knee strain

    Strus has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a right knee strain.

    Tuesday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, so this may be a maintenance day for the sharpshooter, who has yet to miss a game this season and is averaging 32.2 minutes per game. However, with Donovan Mitchell (knee) out for the next few games at least and Caris LeVert (elbow) and Isaac Okoro (elbow) listed as questionable, the Cavaliers' depth is going to be tested versus Boston regardless. Strus' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Atlanta.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Plays hero Tuesday

    Strus ended with 21 points (7-12 FG, 7-10 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 121-119 win over the Mavericks.

    Five of his three-pointers came in the last four minutes of the game, including a ridiculous buzzer-beater from about 60 feet to steal the win for the Cavaliers. It's the first time Strus has produced 20 or more points since Feb. 5, while the seven treys tied his season high, set back in Cleveland's opener. The fifth-year forward's contributions have been somewhat erratic of late, however -- he's scored in single digits in four of the last 10 games, averaging 11.7 points, 4.2 assists, 3.8 boards and 2.1 threes over that stretch.

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  • Cavaliers' Max Strus: Quiet in victory Wednesday

    Strus ended Wednesday's 108-105 victory over the Bulls with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

    Strus offered up very little in the win, scoring fewer than 15 points for the fifth consecutive game. After a red-hot start to the season, Strus has been trending downward in the past month, sitting outside the top 140 in that time. He remains a fringe option in 12-team leagues, although managers are likely better off streaming his spot heading into the fantasy playoffs.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-5, 215 lbs
Birthplace: Hickory Hills, IL
Age: 28
School: DePaul
Experience: 4