Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) is available for Friday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Strus will be on the floor this evening after missing the first leg of the Cavs' back-to-back set due to a knee issue. During his last outing, the 29-year-old finished with nine points, five assists and four assists across 25 minutes in a 135-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday. He will likely start tonight with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) still on the shelf.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) won't play on Friday versus the Detroit Pistons. Due to right ankle injury management, Strus will sit out the second half of back-to-back games. The 29-year-old posted 18 points, four rebounds and four assists across 29 minutes in a win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Ty Jerome (knee) will also be out of action for tonight's contest, so Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro will likely see expanded roles.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will get back to work on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the previous game due to ankle soreness. Strus will return to his position in the starting lineup, bumping De'Andre Hunter to the bench. Nonetheless, Hunter has proven to be one of the most prolific bench scorers this season, so his fantasy value will not be affected much. Strus has notched 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 2024-25 as a starter.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. After making 23 consecutive appearances, Strus was forced to skip Monday's action against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to ankle soreness. He may now be sidelined for a second consecutive game. Newly acquired De'Andre Hunter took over from Strus in the first unit on Monday, scoring 12 points in 23 minutes during a blowout win. Sam Merrill, who had a 29-minute outing off the bench against Minnesota, also benefits from Strus' absence.
Max Strus Late Scratch For Monday Against Minnesota
According to Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (ankle) will be unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Strus was added to the injury report due to soreness in his right ankle. If the 28-year-old's ankle injury keeps him out of action for an extended period, newcomer De'Andre Hunter could be inserted into the Cavs' starting lineup. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Hunter, as he averaged 17.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 31.4 minutes per game in his last 10 outings before being traded from Atlanta.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will play against Utah on Monday. He's off the injury report after sitting out Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. Following an ankle injury, Strus made his season debut Friday night, so seeing him sit out Saturday's contest wasn't surprising. Strus posted nine points with two assists in 19 minutes against Milwaukee in Friday's matchup. His production will likely stay limited for a while, and Strus will continue to come off the bench on Monday.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will take the court for the first time this season on Friday versus Milwaukee. Per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Strus is ready to go after missing the first 27 contests of the campaign with a right ankle sprain. Strus had a career year last season in Cleveland, averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 32.0 minutes. He'll be a nice addition to an already strong team, although Strus might need some time before he can operate at 100 percent.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (ankle) suffered a sprained right ankle on Thursday during a workout. The 28-year-old underwent an MRI, confirming the severity, and he'll be re-evaluated in six weeks. Unfortunately, Strus' return date remains a mystery. But even when he's cleared to return, it will take time for him to get back to full speed. Strus appeared in 70 games for Cleveland last season, starting all of them, and averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. With an opening in the rotation, Isaac Okoro will likely take his spot. The 2020 No. 5 overall pick is mostly known for his defensive prowess, so fantasy managers likely won't get consistent production on the offensive end. Instead, Caris LeVert could significantly benefit from Strus' absence, even if he comes off the bench.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (hip) was limited to nine minutes in Tuesday's preseason contest against Chicago. He had zero points with two rebounds and one assist before being forced to exit the game due to a right hip contusion. Dean Wade started the second half in Strus' place. Cleveland returns to action on Thursday versus Indiana and might elect to keep Strus out of the lineup as a precaution ahead of the regular season. The 28-year-old sniper missed 12 games last term.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus had 15 points in Monday's loss to the Celtics. He added seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Donovan Mitchell (calf) wasn't available, so the 28-year-old did his best to fill the void by delivering his best performance of the series. With Mitchell uncertain for Game 5 on Wednesday night, Strus could continue to see more scoring chances, making him an ideal DFS option for any contest. However, after his efficient showing in Game 4, his rostering cost could rise significantly.
