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Cavs list Max Strus as out against Washington Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Max Strus as out for tomorrow night against Washington. Evan Mobley is questionable and Isaac Okoro is probable...

1 DAY AGO • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Ultimately ruled out Friday Strus (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Despite previous reports suggesting that Strus would make his season debut against Washington, he will remain sidelined Friday. However, it appears Strus is nearing a return to action with his next chance to suit up coming in Monday's matchup with Brooklyn.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

'An injection of energy': league-best Cavs eager to integrate Max Strus into lineup All signs point to Max Strus' highly anticipated season debut coming soon, most likely Friday at home against the Washington Wizards — albei...

1 DAY AGO • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavaliers F Max Strus (ankle) to make season debut Friday Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus is expected to make his season debut on Friday after battling an ankle injury, RG first reported Tuesd...

2 DAYS AGO • THESTATE.COM

Looks set to debut Friday Strus (ankle) is expected to be cleared to make his season debut in Friday's game against the Wizards, Grant Afseth of RG.org reports.

Impact Strus has been sidelined since the preseason, when he was initially shut down with a hip contusion before suffering a right ankle sprain during the ramp-up process in October. The 28-year-old seems to have made noteworthy progress in his recovery of late, as he had recently been assigned to the G League's Cleveland Charge for practice work before rejoining the Cavaliers. He'll presumably get in some more on-court work over the next few days leading up to Friday's matchup, and if he's cleared to play as expected, Strus will likely be on a minute restriction. Strus started in all 70 of his appearances in 2024-25 and could eventually supplant Isaac Okoro (knee) on the top unit, but a regular 30-plus-minute role may be difficult to come by for Strus once he's free of restrictions. In addition to Okoro, the Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, Caris LeVert and Dean Wade on hand in a deep stable of forwards to challenge Strus for playing time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA club The Cavaliers recalled Strus (ankle) from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Saturday.

Impact Strus was assigned to the G League on Friday and returned to the NBA club Saturday, but the Charge didn't have a game during that span, so the sharpshooter presumably got another practice in. It's unclear how much work Strus was able to do, but this was his second stint with the Charge this week, suggesting he's ramping up for a return to game action. When cleared to make his season debut, Strus will likely face heavy restrictions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League squad Strus (ankle) was assigned to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Friday.

Impact Strus continues to work back from a right ankle injury and figures to join the Charge for practice considering the team doesn't have a game Friday or Saturday. He remains without a timetable for a return.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Working with G League club Strus (ankle) was assigned to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Wednesday morning and recalled in the afternoon.

Impact The Charge didn't play a game on Wednesday, so Strus presumably joined the affiliate to practice, though it's unclear how much he could do. The sharpshooter has yet to play this season after spraining his right ankle during a workout ahead of training camp, and coach Kenny Atkinson said at the beginning of December that Strus didn't have a return timetable. Strus remains out indefinitely, but it's encouraging to see him at least taking gradual steps toward his debut.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still no return timeline Coach Kenny Atkinson said Sunday that Strus (ankle) still doesn't have a return timeline, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Strus has yet to play this season after spraining his right ankle during a workout ahead of training camp. Given Atkinson's vague timeline, it would be surprising if Strus made his season debut in December. Isaac Okoro continues to start at small forward in Strus' absence.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Boston Strus (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Strus has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut after spraining his right ankle during a workout in mid-October. He'll continue to progress through his recovery, and his next opportunity to see the court will be Tuesday against the Wizards.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To be re-evaluated in one week Strus (ankle) will be re-evaluated next week, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reported Wednesday.

Impact Strus suffered a sprained right ankle during a workout in mid-October and was expected to miss a minimum of six weeks. Now five weeks removed from the injury, Strus will wait another week before being re-evaluated. He was spotted at practice Wednesday shooting free throws, but he doesn't appear close to returning.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Who will Cavs start in place of Max Strus for the regular season opener? Usual starter Max Strus will be out at least six weeks because of a sprained ankle suffered last week.

OCTOBER 23 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavs roster analysis: Evan Mobley's altered role, Max Strus' replacement and a new backup point guard The Cavs open the 2024-25 season with a familiar-looking roster.

OCTOBER 23 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson keeping everyone guessing when it comes to Max Strus' replacement “We haven’t decided yet,” coach Kenny Atkinson said following the Cavaliers’ practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts on Monday afternoon.

OCTOBER 21 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavaliers F Max Strus (ankle) to miss at least six weeks Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Max Strus will miss at least six weeks due to a sprained right ankle.Strus injured the ankle during indivi...

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cavaliers forward Max Strus out at least 6 weeks with right ankle sprain | NBA.com Coming off a career season, sixth-year forward Max Strus will miss the start of the 2024-25 season with a sprained ankle.

OCTOBER 19 • NBA.COM

Cavaliers starting forward Max Strus to miss at least 6 weeks with ankle sprain

Cavaliers small forward Max Strus will miss at least six weeks with a right ankle injury sustained during a recent workout

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers significant setback Strus (hip) is expected to miss at least six weeks of action due to an ankle sprain he suffered during a workout Thursday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Strus was initially expected to be ready to go for Opening Night while recovering from a hip injury. However, the 28-year-old forward's ankle injury will now likely keep him sidelined until at least early December. In his absence, Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert and Dean Wade are candidates to receive increased playing time.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back by Opening Night Strus (hip) is expected to be ready for game action by Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Raptors, and he is now cleared to participate in on-court, non-contact, full-sp...

Impact Strus will miss the remainder of the preseason due to a hip injury, but he will likely be good to go by Opening Night as the team slowly works him back to playing form. If the 28-year-old is not ready by the opener, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade and Georges Niang are candidates for more playing time.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Strus (hip) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact The Cavaliers will continue to exercise caution with Strus after he picked up a minor hip injury in the preseason opener. It's unclear if Strus will return for Friday's preseason game against the Bulls, but there's been no concern regarding his availability for Opening Night by most accounts.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing, day-to-day Coach Kenny Atkinson said Strus (hip) didn't practice Sunday and remains day-to-day, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Strus suffered a hip injury during Tuesday's preseason opener against the Bulls and was sidelined for Thursday's loss to Indiana. Atkinson added the team is just being cautious with Strus, so the sharpshooter should be available for Opening Night against the Raptors on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Strus (hip) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Strus will miss Thursday's contest due to a right hip contusion he suffered against Chicago. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's preseason matchup with Detroit.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Strus (hip) did not practice Wednesday in advance of Thursday's preseason contest against Indiana, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Strus is dealing with a right hip contusion suffered in Tuesday's preseason match against Chicago. The 28-year-old's status will need to be monitored.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE