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Cavaliers' offseason blueprint could drastically alter Max Strus' career How are the Cleveland Cavaliers going to change (or better yet, improve) their roster this offseason, given their ballooning salary cap situ...

4 HOURS AGO • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Struggles in season finale Strus supplied five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Monday's 130-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Impact Strus simply couldn't find any rhythm, scoring single digits for the fifth time in the past six games. Although he was able to provide the Cavaliers with a strong defensive presence, his offensive output left a lot to be desired. In seven games over the past two weeks, he averaged just 9.4 points, 1.0 steals and 2.4 three-pointers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 4 Strus is in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks on Monday.

Impact Strus has come off the bench in each of the first three games of the series, but he provided a spark in Game 3 by scoring 13 points on four treys, earning him a look with the first unit. Dean Wade will retreat to the bench with Strus sliding into the starting five.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench in Game 1 loss Strus had eight points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 overtime loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Easte...

Impact Strus shifted back to the bench after starting in Game 7 against the Pistons. Despite the demotion, he still managed to play meaningful minutes, logging at least 25 minutes for the ninth straight game. While he has been on the floor when it matters, Strus' production has been less than ideal on most nights. He has scored double digits only once in the past seven games, struggling to find his rhythm from the perimeter.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Moving to bench for Game 1 Strus won't start Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks.

Impact After starting in Sunday's Game 7 win over Detroit, Strus will slide back to the second unit as the Cavaliers move Dean Wade into the starting lineup. This adjustment likely aims to bolster Cleveland's frontcourt size against a physical Knicks rotation. Strus was a reliable contributor in the previous round, averaging 9.9 points and 5.0 rebounds, and he has a history of sparked scoring off the bench, including a 20-point performance in the fifth game of the second-round. Expect the veteran sharpshooter to maintain a significant role as the primary floor-spacer for the reserve unit.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Danny is sticking with the Cavs 😎

MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Knicks, Cavaliers open East finals at Madison Square Garden, where they began with high expectations

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers were sent to face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a nationally televised season opener and to kick off Christmas, NBA schedule...

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Starting Game 7 Strus will start Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Impact Strus will get the starting nod over Dean Wade in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup. Strus has averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.2 minutes per contest over six second-round appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden, still learning new role, helps Cleveland get 1 win away from East finals

James Harden has been pivotal for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Cavs' unsung playoff hero is playing his way to a contract extension Max Strus is proving to be the heart and soul of the Cleveland Cavaliers in big moments, and the team must keep him in town for the long run...

MAY 14 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Drops 20 points in Game 5 win Strus chipped in 20 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime win over the Pistons...

Impact Strus delivered when it mattered most, scoring at least 20 points for just the second time this postseason, having dropped 24 points in the opening game against the Raptors. He also chipped in across all major categories, providing the Cavaliers with energy on both ends of the floor. In 12 playoff appearances, Strus has averaged 10.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per contest.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs at Pistons | James Harden & Max Strus Post Game | 05.13.2026

MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Cavs at Pistons | Max Strus Highlights | 05.13.2026

MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead

James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroi...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Cavs vs Pistons | Max Strus & Evan Mobley Post Game | 05.09.2026

MAY 9 • YOUTUBE

Harden hits clutch shots, Mitchell scores 35 and the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 116-109 in Game 3

James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons’ lea...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 10 assists to lift Pistons past Cavs 107-97 for a 2-0 lead

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their seco...

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Scores 19 off bench Strus closed Tuesday's 111-101 loss to the Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 19 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one stea...

Impact Strus comfortably led the bench in scoring Tuesday, with the rest of the second unit combining to score 16 points. Through eight postseason games, Strus is shooting 47.6 percent from the field with averages of 11.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Former Heat dynamic duo steals playoff headlines as its future remains bleak Duncan Robinson and Max Strus keep proving the Miami Heat wrong as they make headlines in the NBA Playoffs.

MAY 6 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Cade Cunningham scores 23, Tobias Harris has 20 to help Pistons beat Cavs 111-101 in Game 1

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Cavs Shootaround | Max Strus 1-on-1 | 05.05.2026

MAY 5 • YOUTUBE

Cavaliers Insider: What We Know After Game 7 Victory Against Raptors Max Strus and Sam Merrill are in. Keon Ellis might be out. Jarrett Allen changed the narrative. Kenny Atkinson is not afraid to ride the wav...

MAY 4 • SI.COM

In his first Game 7, Jarrett Allen delivers a 22-point, 19-rebound night to help Cavs advance

Jarrett Allen is usually laid back before games, including interacting with the crowd during the last minute of pregame warmups

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Cavs vs Raptors | Evan Mobley & Max Strus Post Game | 05.03.2026

MAY 4 • YOUTUBE

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