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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Iffy against Milwaukee
Strus (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Strus could make his season debut Friday after missing the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign with a right ankle sprain. If Strus is upgraded to available, he will likely operate on a minutes restriction.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Goes through practice
Strus (ankle) was a full go at Wednesday's practice, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Strus appears to be on track to make his season debut Friday against the Bucks, but his official status won't be known until the Cavaliers release their injury report Thursday afternoon. Strus is someone who fantasy managers need to watch closely for those in need of a boost in three-pointers.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Still not ready for season debut
Strus (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Grant Afseth of RG.org reported that Strus was expected to make his season debut Friday against the Wizards, but he was ultimately ruled out and will remain sidelined Monday. There's been no word of a setback, so Strus should be considered day-to-day, with his next chance to suit up coming Friday against Milwaukee.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Ultimately ruled out Friday
Strus (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Despite previous reports suggesting that Strus would make his season debut against Washington, he will remain sidelined Friday. However, it appears Strus is nearing a return to action with his next chance to suit up coming in Monday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Looks set to debut Friday
Strus (ankle) is expected to be cleared to make his season debut in Friday's game against the Wizards, Grant Afseth of RG.org reports.
Strus has been sidelined since the preseason, when he was initially shut down with a hip contusion before suffering a right ankle sprain during the ramp-up process in October. The 28-year-old seems to have made noteworthy progress in his recovery of late, as he had recently been assigned to the G League's Cleveland Charge for practice work before rejoining the Cavaliers. He'll presumably get in some more on-court work over the next few days leading up to Friday's matchup, and if he's cleared to play as expected, Strus will likely be on a minute restriction. Strus started in all 70 of his appearances in 2024-25 and could eventually supplant Isaac Okoro (knee) on the top unit, but a regular 30-plus-minute role may be difficult to come by for Strus once he's free of restrictions. In addition to Okoro, the Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, Caris LeVert and Dean Wade on hand in a deep stable of forwards to challenge Strus for playing time.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Returns to parent club
The Cavaliers recalled Strus (ankle) from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Saturday.
Strus was assigned to the G League on Friday and returned to the NBA club Saturday, but the Charge didn't have a game during that span, so the veteran wing presumably got some practice time in. It's unclear how much work Strus was able to do, but this was his second stint with the Charge this week, suggesting he's ramping up for a return to game action. When cleared to make his season debut, Strus will likely face heavy restrictions.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Sent to G League squad
The Cavaliers assigned Strus (anklee) to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Friday.
Strus has been sidelined all season with a right ankle sprain, but his assignment to the Charge suggests that he's ready to resume practicing. He remains without a firm timeline for making his 2024-25 debut with the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Working with G League club
Strus (ankle) was assigned to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Wednesday morning and recalled in the afternoon.
The Charge didn't play a game on Wednesday, so Strus presumably joined the affiliate to practice, though it's unclear how much he could do. The sharpshooter has yet to play this season after spraining his right ankle during a workout ahead of training camp, and coach Kenny Atkinson said at the beginning of December that Strus didn't have a return timetable. Strus remains out indefinitely, but it's encouraging to see him at least taking gradual steps toward his debut.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Still no return timeline
Coach Kenny Atkinson said Sunday that Strus (ankle) still doesn't have a return timeline, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Strus has yet to play this season after spraining his right ankle during a workout ahead of training camp. Given Atkinson's vague timeline, it would be surprising if Strus made his season debut in December. Isaac Okoro continues to start at small forward in Strus' absence.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Won't play vs. Boston
Strus (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Strus has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut after spraining his right ankle during a workout in mid-October. He'll continue to progress through his recovery, and his next opportunity to see the court will be Tuesday against the Wizards.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: To be re-evaluated in one week
Strus (ankle) will be re-evaluated next week, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reported Wednesday.
Strus suffered a sprained right ankle during a workout in mid-October and was expected to miss a minimum of six weeks. Now five weeks removed from the injury, Strus will wait another week before being re-evaluated. He was spotted at practice Wednesday shooting free throws, but he doesn't appear close to returning.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Suffers significant setback
Strus (hip) is expected to miss at least six weeks of action due to a right ankle sprain he suffered during a workout Thursday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Strus was initially expected to be ready to go for Opening Night while recovering from a hip injury. However, the 28-year-old forward's ankle injury will now likely keep him sidelined until at least early December. In his absence, Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert and Dean Wade are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Expected back by Opening Night
Strus (hip) is expected to be ready for game action by Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Raptors, and he is now cleared to participate in on-court, non-contact, full-speed workouts, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Strus will miss the remainder of the preseason due to a hip injury, but he will likely be good to go by Opening Night as the team slowly works him back to playing form. If the 28-year-old is not ready by the opener, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade and Georges Niang are candidates for more playing time.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Ruled out for Wednesday
Strus (hip) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
The Cavaliers will continue to exercise caution with Strus after he picked up a minor hip injury in the preseason opener. It's unclear if Strus will return for Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, but there's been no concern regarding his availability for Opening Night.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Not practicing, day-to-day
Coach Kenny Atkinson said Strus (hip) didn't practice Sunday and remains day-to-day, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Strus suffered a hip injury during Tuesday's preseason opener against the Bulls and was sidelined for Thursday's loss to Indiana. Atkinson added the team is just being cautious with Strus, so the sharpshooter should be available for Opening Night against the Raptors on Oct. 23.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Sitting Thursday
Strus (hip) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Strus will miss Thursday's contest due to a right hip contusion he suffered against Chicago. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's preseason matchup with Detroit.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Strus (hip) did not practice Wednesday in advance of Thursday's preseason contest against Indiana, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Strus is dealing with a right hip contusion suffered in Tuesday's preseason match against Chicago. The 28-year-old's status will need to be monitored.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hickory Hills, IL |
| Age: 28 |
| School: DePaul |
| Experience: 5 |