Max Strus News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Monday's NBA matchups: Raptors-Cavaliers, Hawks-Knicks and Timberwolves-Nuggets are set for Game 2s

There’s a cliche that gets unearthed at this time of year, without fail, reminding everyone that a playoff series doesn’t truly begin until one team wins on the other team’s home f...

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Erupts for 24 off bench in Game 1 Strus ended with 24 points (8-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 126-113 victory over Toronto in Game 1 of the first round of...

Impact It was the best performance of Strus' career in a playoff game, topping the 23 points he produced in Game 2 of last season's second-round exit against the Pacers. Strus has delivered more than 20 points in three of his last eight games dating back to March 27 and drained multiple three-pointers in five of those contests, shooting 43.1 percent from beyond the arc during that stretch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cavs vs Raptors | Max Strus with Serena Winters | 04.18.2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers

Donovan Mitchell has more support on the Cleveland Cavaliers roster going into this year’s postseason run

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Max Strus is exactly what the Cavaliers and Kenny Atkinson needs to realize it The Cleveland Cavaliers missed Max Strus all season. He's back, thriving, and just waiting for Kenny Atkinson to increase his responsibility...

1 DAY AGO • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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Heat trading fan favorite is still haunting the team years later The decision to move on from Max Strus continues to haunt the Miami Heat years later.

1 DAY AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Won't start Saturday Strus won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.

Impact Strus got the starting nod in Cleveland's final two regular-season games with multiple key contributors out, though he'll slide to the second unit for the start of the playoffs. Over seven regular-season appearances off the bench, he averaged 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.6 minutes per tilt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers have a Max Strus problem to solve before Playoffs The Cleveland Cavaliers waited for Max Strus to come back all season, but he is just not ready to be an impact player in the postseason.

5 DAYS AGO • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale

Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led wire-to-wire, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-117 in the regular-season finale for both teams

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Atlanta Strus will start Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out, Strus will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (three games), he has averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 27.3 minutes per contest.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' secret postseason weapon has already gotten a huge James Harden boost Max Strus has been lights-out since reintegrating into the Cavs' rotation.

APRIL 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

Not starting in return Strus won't start Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Strus is set to return from a one-game absence for maintenance purposes, though Dean Wade will replace him in the starting five. Strus has averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.0 minutes per game over six appearances off the bench this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Strus (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Strus had sat out Monday's win over Memphis for maintenance purposes. The sharpshooter has started three consecutive contests, and Strus has averaged 12.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.3 three-pointers in 25.1 minutes per tilt through nine outings this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Atlanta, aims for 4th straight victory

Cleveland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Won't suit up Monday Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against Memphis.

Impact This is a maintenance day for the sharpshooter for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Strus had a tough showing Sunday against the Pacers with four points on 1-of-10 shooting from the field.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

There's no reason to worry about Max Strus' horrible game on Easter | Sporting News Cleveland Cavaliers fans don't need to worry about Max Strus after his awful outing on Easter Sunday.

APRIL 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns after brief exit Sunday Strus (hand) returned to Sunday's game against Indiana, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Impact Strus injured his left hand in the first half and exited to the locker room. However, despite having his left hand taped, he was back on the floor to begin the third quarter.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Max Strus scores 24 to lead Cavaliers past Warriors Deadspin | Max Strus scores 24 to lead Cavaliers past Warriors

APRIL 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

CAVALIERS at WARRIORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 2, 2026

APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

Catches fire from deep Strus produced 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 win over the Warriors.

Impact Strus had his shot working from beyond the arc Thursday, which where he tacked on 18 of his 24 points. He's been highly effective from downtown of late, drilling six or more treys in two of his last three appearances. Strus has started back-to-back games for the Cavs and will have a chance to run with the first unit for at least one additional matchup while Dean Wade recovers from an ankle injury.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 25, Max Strus 24 as Cavaliers hold off Warriors 118-111

Donovan Mitchell had 25 points and six rebounds, Max Strus’ 3-pointer with 54 seconds left helped seal it as he scored 24, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warrior...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Podziemski and the Warriors take on Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Golden State takes on Cleveland in out-of-conference play

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

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