Strus (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
After sitting out Friday against the Pistons due to right ankle injury management, Strus will be back in his usual starting role Sunday. Over his last seven appearances (all starts), Strus has averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Sitting out Friday
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Strus won't play Friday against the Pistons due to right ankle injury management.
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Cavaliers will elect to hold Strus out as a matter of caution and provide him with a chance to rest. During Thursday's win over the Spurs, Strus produced 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 29 minutes. With Strus out Friday, Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro could be in store for more playing time.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Scores 18 points vs. Spurs
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Strus produced 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 29 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 win over San Antonio.
Strus was coming off three straight games in which he had posted single-digit scoring numbers, but he bounced back in this one and delivered a solid line across the board. The lack of consistency and diminished role certainly hurt Strus' upside in most formats. He's scored in double digits in just four of his last eight starts, averaging 11.8 points per game in that stretch. He does deliver good shooting percentages, as he's making 45 percent of his threes in that eight-game span.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Drops season-high 24 on Tuesday
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Strus logged 24 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-119 loss to the Clippers.
Even with the Cavs' starting five at full strength following the return of Evan Mobley, it was Strus who led the team in scoring en route to a season-high 24 points. The five made three-pointers also tied his best showing of 2024-25. Strus has drained multiple treys in seven of nine March games, averaging 12.1 points, 4.9 boards, 3.1 assists and 2.8 threes so far this month while shooting 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Posts 10 points vs. Orlando
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Strus closed Sunday's 108-103 loss to Orlando with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 27 minutes.
Strus has scored in double digits in seven of his last 10 appearances, but at the same time, he's reached the 15-point mark just twice in that span. He has low-end fantasy value at the moment since he's the fifth scoring option in a stacked Cavaliers roster. He can be a serviceable streaming option in most formats, but he doesn't carry the same upside as other players on the Cleveland roster.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Stands out in win Sunday
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Strus logged 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 victory over the Bucks.
In a game where Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley weren't as dominant as they usually are, Strus stepped his game up and finished as the team's highest scorer. This 17-point output matched his previous season-high mark in this category, and he seems to be trending in the right direction after scoring in double digits in four of his last five appearances, averaging 11.2 points and shooting 41.7 percent from deep in that stretch.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Notches 14 points
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Strus racked up 14 points (5-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 133-129 overtime win over Portland.
Strus' production has been pretty sporadic, making him hard to trust outside of deeper formats. Over his last 10 games, he's been just inside the top-150 in nine-category formats, posting averages of 10.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.6 three-pointers in that span.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Hands out season-high eight assists
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Strus closed with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Friday's 142-105 victory over the Knicks.
Strus handed out a season-high eight assists to lead the team in that area Friday, which is especially not an easy feat when both Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are available for the Cavaliers. Strus has settled in as a starter after missing time with an ankle injury to begin the season, as he's averaged 10.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.7 minutes over his last 11 outings. Cleveland sports a fairly deep rotation at the moment, so fantasy managers should keep tabs on the veteran swingman's playing time going forward.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Solid in return
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Strus put up 14 points (4-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 131-108 win over the Raptors.
The veteran wing showed no signs of rust despite sitting out Monday's contest against the Timberwolves. In fact, he picked up right where he left off following a strong two-game stretch to close the last week, with a solid all-around performance. He's now averaged 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 41.4 percent from deep over his last three outings. He'll look to stay hot Thursday against the Nets.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Available Wednesday
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Strus (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Following a one-game absence Monday against Minnesota, Strus will return from an ankle injury Wednesday. Over his last eight contests, the veteran swingman has averaged 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Questionable to play Wednesday
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Strus (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Strus was unable to play in Monday's 128-107 win over the Timberwolves, but he has a chance to return from a one-game absence Wednesday. Strus has been in the Cavs' starting lineup in his last 11 outings, and over that span, he has averaged 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 26.6 minutes per game while shooting 38.5 percent from three on 5.9 3PA/G.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Questionable for Monday
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Strus is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to right ankle soreness.
Strus was a late addition to the injury report, but the wing is considered day-to-day. If Strus is held out for Monday's game, the Cavaliers could use a committee approach to soak up his minutes with Sam Merrill, De'Andre Hunter and Jaylon Tyson possibly getting more run.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Season-high three steals in win
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Strus registered eight points (3-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 126-106 win over the Heat.
Strus struggled in the shooting department in Wednesday's win against Miami, going 3-for-11 from the floor. However, he made an impact defensively, finishing with a season-high three steals to help Cleveland get its 38th win of the season.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Nears double figures in first start
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Strus amassed nine points (3-8 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 118-92 win over the Suns.
Strus entered the starting lineup for the first time this season Monday with Cleveland being shorthanded, providing a spark from deep while connecting on a trio of threes and ending one point shy of the double-digit mark. Strus has connected on three or more threes in six contests this year, doing so in two of his last four outings.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Joins starting lineup
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Strus will join the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Suns, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
The Cavaliers are pretty thin in terms of depth Monday, as Evan Mobley (calf), Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and Caris LeVert (wrist) are all sidelined. Strus, who will be making his first start of the campaign, is averaging 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.0 three-pointers through 13 appearances this season.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Leads bench in win Tuesday
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Strus chipped in 13 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-117 victory over the Pacers.
Strus led the bench in scoring in an efficient outing from beyond the arc. The sixth-year pro delivered a solid bounce-back performance after posting three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Sunday's loss to Indiana. Strus has reached the double-digit scoring mark in three of his last five outings, and in that five-game span, he has shot 50.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Coming off bench Sunday
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Strus will not start Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Strus was initially listed in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Pacers, but it appears Dean Wade will start once again. Strus has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Starting Sunday
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Strus will start in Sunday's game against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The 28-year-old swingman will supplant Dean Wade in the starting lineup Sunday. Over his last five outings, Strus has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Stays hot from three
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Strus had 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 win over the Raptors.
Strus is 9-for-13 from distance over the past two games after going 1-for-9 in the two before that. While the inconsistency can be frustrating for fantasy managers, Strus is shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from three in his nine appearances so far -- similar to last year's efficiency. The wing is also contributing 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds over the past five games, giving him some deep league value as more than just a shooter.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Struggles in return
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Strus accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 124-113 win over the Jazz.
Strus managed just two points while from a one-game absence as part of his ramp-up from injury. Coming off what might be considered a breakout campaign during the 2023-24 season, Strus is unlikely to reach any great heights given the current mindset in Cleveland. With the team playing about as well as could be expected, he could struggle to hit 30 minutes on any given night, liming his overall upside.
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