Max Strus News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Mobley and Mitchell each score 34 but Cavs need late run to dunk Jazz

Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell each scored 34 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a late fourth-quarter surge to beat the Utah Jazz 122-113

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Strus will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left foot injury management, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Lakers. With Jaylon Tyson (toe) and Dean Wade (ankle) also sidelined, Keon Ellis, Sam Merrill and Nae'Qwan Tomlin are all likely to see increased playing time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

How Max Strus Could Be Key to Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Success After blowing out his former team on Friday night, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Max Strus cracked a beer for his postgame media availabi...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Max Strus felt he could not miss in his best game since making his Cavaliers return | Sporting News Max Strus was superb against the Miami Heat on Friday, which was his best performance since his return from injury.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cavaliers' secret weapon comes alive at the most crucial time The Cleveland Cavaliers needed Max Strus to return to himself, and he did so in a big way on Friday night - a critical piece of their playof...

3 DAYS AGO • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavs vs Heat | Max Strus Highlights | 03.27.2026

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Max Strus makes eight 3s scores 29, Jarrett Allen returns as Cavs roll to 149-128 win over Heat

Max Strus scored 29 points, Evan Mobley 23 and Jarrett Allen came back from injury to add 18, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 149-128 win over Miami

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Huge night from three vs. Miami Strus posted 29 points (10-14 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during the Cavaliers' 149-128 win over the Heat on Friday.

Impact Strus helped the Cavaliers build a commanding lead early on, scoring 22 of his game-high 29 points in the first half. It was the third time in his NBA career that he connected on eight triples, and he was one shy from tying a career high he set Jan. 31, 2022, also against Miami. Friday's contest demonstrated Strus' value to the team, especially in games where either one or both of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggle from the field.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Allen sparks Cavaliers in return from injury, scores 18 in blowout over Heat

Center Jarrett Allen sparked Cleveland in his return from injury, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes as the Cavaliers rocked the Miami Heat 149-128

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Strus (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with Miami.

Impact Strus sat out Wednesday's game for rest purposes with that one coming as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Friday night. With Strus active, Nae'Qwan Tomlin's minutes could dip a bit.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Strus has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to left foot injury management.

Impact Strus will sit out the second half of Cleveland's back-to-back set after posting 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 136-131 win over the Magic. That was his first double-digit outing since dropping 24 points during his season debut against Dallas on March 15. In his absence, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis are candidates for increased roles.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden power the Cavaliers past the Pelicans 111-106

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and James Harden, held scoreless in the first half, added 20 second-half points to power the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 111-106 comeback victory ove...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Kenny Atkinson on Max Strus: 'He's such a clutch player' | Sporting News Strus has now played two games after returning from injury.

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Max Strus just showed he knows exactly what the Cavaliers need from him The Cleveland Cavaliers need their glue guy to be back at full speed on defense.

MARCH 18 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavs vs Mavericks | Max Strus & Donovan Mitchell Post Game | 03.15.2026

MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

Max Strus' explosive Cavaliers debut comes thanks to one obvious factor The Cleveland Cavaliers veteran put in the work to have his moment.

MARCH 16 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

One game was all it took for Max Strus to apply immediate pressure on the Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers wing looked great in his return.

MARCH 16 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Max Strus gets emotional after making his long-awaited return to the Cavaliers' roster | Sporting News Max Strus has been sidelined since the summer of 2025, and he finally made his return on Sunday, which was an emotional day.

MARCH 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shines in season debut Strus logged 24 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Strus made his 2025-26 regular-season debut in front of a home crowd Sunday, nearly eight months after undergoing surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot. He checked in at 4:53 mark of the first quarter and promptly got to work, nailing each of his first three attempts from beyond the arc. Strus scored an additional eight points on three of four field-goal attempts and finished as the Cavaliers' second-leading scorer behind Donovan Mitchell (26 points). It was a promising performance out of Strus, who played past his initial minutes restriction slightly (23). His return gives the Cavs a significant boost as they contend with the Celtics, Knicks and Magic for seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Max Strus's return to the Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't have gone any better despite a loss | Sporting News Max Strus is back, and he's looking fantastic after nearly a year away.

MARCH 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mavericks bounce back with 130-120 victory over Cavaliers after being routed Friday night

Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Cavs vs Mavericks | Max Strus Highlights | 03.15.2026

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Cavaliers' Max Strus makes season debut against Mavericks Strus returns to lineup after missing 67 games with a broken left foot.

MARCH 15 • NBA.COM

Cavaliers' Max Strus scores 24 points in season debut after missing 67 games with a broken left foot

Cleveland forward Max Strus had 24 points in his season debut as the Cavaliers lost to the Dallas Mavericks

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Available to play Strus (foot) is available to make his regular-season debut Sunday versus the Mavericks.

Impact Per Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland, head coach Kenny Atkinson said that Strus will be limited to minutes in the low-20s in his first game of the season, so he's not a great target in daily fantasy leagues. With Strus in the mix, Keon Ellis' minutes could dip.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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