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Est. Return 12/1/2025
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9.4
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4.3
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3.2
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Last season marked Strus' second in Cleveland. With the team deeper and healthier, Strus took a step back, seeing 25.5 minutes per game and averaging 9.4 points with 2.3 threes on 44/39/82 shooting, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Cleveland is bringing back essentially the same roster, minus Ty Jerome and Isaac Okoro - Lonzo Ball effectively filling in for the former. There's some potential for Strus' role to expand marginally compared to 2024-25, but it's not anything that should get managers excited enough to draft him in standard formats. From a fantasy perspective, Strus is an effective streamer who can be rostered on four-game weeks or when his teammates are injured and he sees a boost. Broadly speaking, he's a worse three-point shooter than people think, but a better rebounder and passer who can take on some extra usage when called upon. Read Past Outlooks

Sheds walking boot
Strus (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot Tuesday but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Strus underwent surgery on his fractured left foot on Aug. 26, with his expected recovery process being three to four months. De'Andre Hunter will likely see more time on the floor with Strus on the mend to start the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Strus underwent surgery on his fractured left foot on Aug. 26, with his expected recovery process being three to four months. De'Andre Hunter will likely see more time on the floor with Strus on the mend to start the upcoming 2025-26 season.
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How does Max Strus compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
60.7%
Effective Field Goal %
59.4%
3-Point Attempt Rate
78.6%
Free Throw Rate
9.1%
Offensive Rebound %
4.7%
Defensive Rebound %
13.6%
Total Rebound %
9.3%
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15.6%
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0.9%
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0.9%
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9.0%
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14.8%
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20.6
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Strus was a regular starter in his first season with the Cavaliers and was part of the starting unit in his 70 regular-season appearances, a career-high mark. Even though he thrived as a spot-up shooter in an offense that was designed for the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, Strus posted career highs in each of the five major categories, averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks across 32.0 minutes per game in the regular season. Strus figures to remain the Cavaliers' starting small forward for the 2024-25 campaign, but his fantasy prospects will be similar to the ones of the previous season, especially since the Cavaliers didn't undergo any massive changes. However, Strus' upside is capped by the fact he has a minor role in the offense, particularly from a usage-rate perspective, and he also struggles in the efficiency department -- he has shot under 42 percent from the field and 36 percent from deep in the last two seasons. Strus might be an interesting player to stream at times and should provide decent averages, but he'll be better suited to be drafted in the latter stages of most fantasy drafts.
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Undergoes surgery for foot fracture
Strus will miss approximately 3-to-4 months after undergoing surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Goes scoreless in Game 5 loss
Strus closed Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with zero points (0-9 FG, 0-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes.
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Team-high six rebounds in loss
Strus racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Steps up in Game 2
Strus finished with 23 points (8-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and four assists over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 120-119 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Struggles in Game 1 loss
Strus ended with seven points (2-9 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Sheds walking boot
Strus has been out of a walking boot for five weeks, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot at the end of August and is likely months away from a return to game action. However, this update is clearly a sign he's trending in the right direction. "I'm in a good spot right now," said Strus. "Everything seems to be healing." The Cavs have yet to provide an updated timetable for a return, but Strus is scheduled to have his six-week evaluation next week, so more information could come to light at that time.
Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot at the end of August and is likely months away from a return to game action. However, this update is clearly a sign he's trending in the right direction. "I'm in a good spot right now," said Strus. "Everything seems to be healing." The Cavs have yet to provide an updated timetable for a return, but Strus is scheduled to have his six-week evaluation next week, so more information could come to light at that time.