MAX STRUS #2 - SMALL FORWARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
11.2  PPG  •
5.4  RPG  •
2.0  APG 
#2 - SMALL FORWARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
11.2 PPG
5.4 RPG
2.0 APG
NBA > CLEVELAND CAVALIERS >

MAX STRUS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES
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
Cavaliers reveal positive Max Strus update, eye potential return date | Sporting News Cleveland can add another shooter into their rotation.
MARCH 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Trending toward debut Sunday Strus (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Impact Given the probable tag, it looks like Strus will make his 2025-26 regular-season debut Sunday. The seventh-year pro underwent surgery in late August to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, but he has ramped up his activities and has been practicing with the G League's Cleveland Charge as of late. Strus started in 37 of 50 regular-season games for the Cavaliers last season and averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 25.5 minutes per game. He's likely to operate under a heavy minutes restriction off the bench when he returns.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Friday Strus (foot) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.
Impact Strus is ramping up for his season debut, logging multiple practice sessions with the G League's Cleveland Charge, but he's not yet ready for game action due to offseason left foot surgery. His next chance to make his first appearance of the campaign arrives in Cleveland on Sunday, when the Cavaliers meet the Mavericks once again.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Returns after G League practice The Cavaliers recalled Strus from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Thursday.
Impact After practicing with the G League club Wednesday for the second time in three days, Strus appears to be moving closer to making his season debut. The Cavaliers are currently in the midst of a two-game road trip that concludes Friday in Dallas, and while Strus would appear unlikely to meet up with the team for that game, he may have a more realistic chance at playing in Sunday's rematch with the Mavericks in Cleveland. Whenever he's cleared to play, Strus is likely to have his minutes managed carefully coming off August surgery to address a Jones fracture in his left foot.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing in G League again The Cavaliers assigned Strus to the G League's Cleveland Charge to take part in practice Wednesday.
Impact For the second time in three days, Strus will take part in on-court work with the G League club as he continues to work his way back from left foot surgery, which he underwent back in August. Strus won't join the Cavaliers for the start of their two-game road trip Wednesday in Orlando and would appear unlikely to join the team for Friday's game in Dallas, but if he continues to respond well to practice work, he could make his season debut soon thereafter.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
NBA insider reveals Max Strus injury return timeline | Sporting News Strus has yet to make his season debut.
MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Final piece of the championship puzzle is about to fall into place for the Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are still expected to get a prime reinforcement once Max Strus is finally cleared to return from injury at some poin...
MARCH 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Ruled out for Wednesday Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Impact Strus is still recovering from left foot surgery he underwent in August, though he appears to be nearing a return to action after practicing with the Cavaliers' G League affiliate Monday. The 29-year-old wing's next opportunity to suit up will come Friday in Dallas.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
The Athletic: How Cleveland's Max Strus built a community to help children defying disease The foundation helps fund youth sports programs, cancer organizations and mental health nonprofits, delivering the message "We care."
MARCH 10 • NBA.COM
Recalled after G League practice The Cavaliers recalled Strus from the G League's Cleveland Charge after he practiced with the affiliate Monday.
Impact Strus has been sidelined all season while recovering from August surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, but he's expected to be cleared to play at some point within the next week, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The 29-year-old wing took a big step forward in his recovery process by practicing in the G League on Monday, and he may just need to get another session or two under his belt before the Cavaliers give him the green light to play. Whenever he's formally cleared to play, Strus will likely be operating with a significant minutes restriction.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Ramping up, nearing debut The Cavaliers assigned Strus to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Monday.
Impact Strus will remain out Monday for the Cavaliers' matchup with the 76ers, but his assignment to the G League signals that he's drawing closer to making his 2025-26 debut. The veteran wing will likely rejoin the parent club after practicing with the Charge on Monday, and if all goes well during the workout, he could be deemed ready to play at some point soon thereafter. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson told Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland on Sunday that Strus still has to visit his doctor for one more checkup appointment before officially being cleared for game action.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Boston

Cleveland is looking to prolong its seven-game home win streak with a victory against Boston
MARCH 7 • Associated Press
Top Leagues
NFL NFLCollege Football College FootballINDYCAR Image INDYCARMLB MLBCollege Basketball College BasketballNASCAR Image NASCAR
Top Shows
The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd with Colin CowherdFirst Things First First Things FirstThe Joel Klatt Show logo The Joel Klatt ShowKevin Harvick's Happy Hour logo Kevin Harvick's Happy HourBear Bets logo Bear Bets
Affiliated Apps
FOX Sports FOX SportsFOX One FOX One
Quick Links
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP Image FIFA World Cup 2026™Best Betting Apps Image Best Betting Apps & SitesBest Sportsbook Promos Image Best Sportsbook PromosWatch Spain vs. Belgium Watch Spain vs. BelgiumWatch MLB All-Star Game Watch MLB All-Star GameWatch Norway vs. England Watch Norway vs. EnglandWatch Argentina vs. Switzerland Watch Argentina vs. Switzerland
FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2026 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | Advertising Choices | California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon Your Privacy Choices | Closed Captioning
HelpPressAdvertise with UsJobsRSSSitemap
FS1FOXFOX NewsFox CorporationFOX Sports SupportsFOX Deportes