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Double-double in Memphis Strus registered 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 108-101 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact It's the fourth double-double of the season for Strus, adding to his career-best total. The fifth-year forward saw his usage shrink in January but he's still scored in double digits in six of the last games, averaging 10.7 points, 5.6 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid contributions Wednesday Strus contributed 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 126-116 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Strus posted his third consecutive game with double-digit scoring, although he had been extremely quiet through seven January contests prior, failing to exceed nine points on six occasions. The 27-year-old delivering inconsistent and underwhelming production in the context of Darius Garland's (jaw) extended absence is discouraging. Sam Merrill has stepped up as an equal contributor to Strus of late.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Max Strus' Final Injury Status For Cavs-Bulls Max Strus will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Active and starting Monday Strus (knee) has been cleared to play and is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Chicago.

Impact Strus was battling lingering knee soreness from Thursday's loss to Brooklyn in Paris, but he's officially active Monday. He is joined by Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Strus (knee), who is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, participated in Cleveland's morning shootaround, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Strus suffered a knee injury Thursday against the Nets, but his participation in Monday's morning shootaround is a positive sign for his availability against Chicago. However, the Cavaliers will likely see how he fares following the shootaround before determining his status for Monday's game.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Monday Strus (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago.

Impact Strus exited Thursday's game due to right knee soreness, although there was no clear incident that caused the injury. Carrying a questionable designation coming off three days of rest is notable, however, making his status murky for Monday's game.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs News: Injury Update On Darius Garland, Max Strus Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talks about the injuries to Darius Garland and Max Strus.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Unlikely to return Thursday Strus is doubtful to return to Thursday's game versus the Nets due to right knee soreness, Cayleigh Griffin of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Strus recorded no stats in seven minutes before exiting Thursday's contest. With him likely out for the remainder of the game, Sam Merrill, Georges Niang and Caris LeVert are candidates to receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Max Strus Catches Fire In Cavs Commanding Victory The last few games have not gone Max Strus’ way. He was only shooting 31% from the floor and 24% from behind the arc while averaging 13.0 po...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Max Strus | Cavs vs Wizards Post Game | 1.3.2024

JANUARY 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Strong from deep to boost offense Strus totaled 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 140-101 win over the Wizards.

Impact Strus led all players in Wednesday's game in threes made while leading the Cavaliers in scoring and ending as one of three players with 20 or more points in a blowout win. Strus has connected on five or more threes in seven games this year, surpassing the 20-point mark on seven occasions.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Max Strus scores 24 points, Cavaliers rout Wizards 140-101

Max Strus scored 24 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers had their highest-scoring game and most-lopsided victory of the season, routing the Washington Wizards 140-101 to open a two-...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Cleared to launch Strus posted 26 points (9-22 FG, 5-17 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals in 41 minutes during Saturday's 109-95 win over Chicago.

Impact Strus bombed away en route to a career-high 17 three-point attempts. No player has attempted more than 18 threes in a game this season, but Strus' firepower was needed Saturday with Darius Garland (jaw), Donovan Mitchell (illness), Evan Mobley (knee), and Caris LeVert (knee) all inactive. Notably, his middling efficiency aligns with his inability to self-create this season, as Strus is connecting on just 28.6 percent of his dribble jumpers.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Strus shines in hometown, torches Bulls once again Max Strus, a Chicago native, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory over the Bulls with an impressive performance, including clutch shooting...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Max Strus scores 26 points to lead injury-depleted Cavaliers past Bulls, 109-95

Max Strus had 26 points and seven assists to help the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-95 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Solid despite cold shooting Strus had 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 127-119 win over the Hawks. He also had just...

Impact Strus has stepped into a large role across Cleveland's last five games, averaging 32.4 minutes per night. He's slumped to the tune of 9-for-39 shooting from beyond the arc over that span, but his shooting gravity and two-way play will be needed alongside Donovan Mitchell in Darius Garland's (jaw) absence. Strus is knocking down 36.5 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Tuesday Strus posted 17 points (6-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 120-113 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Strus fell just one rebound short of a double-double, another in a long line of strong performances. Although his shooting has regressed of late, he continues to chip in across other categories. His efficiency should level out sooner rather than later, likely seeing him remain a borderline top-80 asset moving forward.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ice cold in win Strus amassed 11 points (4-17 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 111-99 win over the Heat.

Impact Strus accounted for nine of the Cavalier's 24 missed three-point attempts Friday night. He still managed to reach double-digit points for the sixth time in seven games and is averaging career highs in rebounds (5.5), assists (4.1) and minutes (35.1) as his role continues to expand.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs guard Max Strus returns to Miami and picks up an Emmy award

Max Strus didn’t win a Larry O’Brien Trophy during his time in Miami

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Goes off for 22 points Strus posted 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 110-101 win over the Pistons.

Impact Strus' production has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately, although there's been far more ups than downs this season. Strus is on pace to return fifth-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues with averages of 14.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.9 three-pointers on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 82.6 percent from the line.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy basketball 'No Respect' All-Stars: Brook Lopez, Max Strus and more; plus top waiver targets Eric Wong highlights the players he feels deserve more respect in fantasy basketball, and also offers up his top waiver wire targets.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Puts up 20 points Strus recorded 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 victory over the Raptors.

Impact This line is particularly impressive when you consider that the Cavaliers were at full strength Sunday, as Darius Garland played through a neck strain and Donovan Mitchell played in both games of this back-to-back set. Strus is known for his elite three-point shooting, but his playmaking ability has turned a lot of heads recently. He has averaged 3.8 assists per game this season, and he has recorded at least five assists in five out of 17 games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors get Strus-sed out in third quarter of loss to Cavaliers in Cleveland Raps give up 20 to Max Strus and respond with only 20 of their own collectively in game-turning frame

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Darius Garland & Max Strus | Cavs vs Heat Post Game | 11.26.2023

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Puts up 20 points in OT win Strus contributed 20 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 44 minutes during Tuesday's 122-119 overtime win over the 76ers.

Impact Strus has been stepping his game up with Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) sidelined for the last few games, and he has embraced the more prominent role by attempting double-digit shots in four of his previous five appearances. He's averaging 16.4 points per game while shooting 42.5 percent from deep in that span. His starting role is set in stone, but he's expected to regress in scoring once Mitchell is back in the mix.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Max Strus scores 24 points, Cavaliers rout Wizards 140-101

Max Strus scores 26 points to lead injury-depleted Cavaliers past Bulls, 109-95

Cavs guard Max Strus returns to Miami and picks up an Emmy award