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Cavaliers' Max Strus Has Surgery for Jones Fracture, Expected Out 3–4 Months

Cleveland turns to wing depth, with De'Andre Hunter positioned to absorb starting minutes.

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) dribbles past San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Rocket Arena on March 02, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Trail Blazers 133-129.
Cleveland, Ohio; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) shoots over the defense of Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Strus sustained a Jones fracture in his left fifth metatarsal during an offseason workout, the team said.
  • The surgery was performed in Indianapolis by Dr. David Porter in consultation with Cavaliers team physician Dr. James Rosneck at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.
  • The Cavaliers project a three- to four-month timeline to resume basketball activities, ruling him out for training camp and the Oct. 22 opener at New York.
  • Cleveland plans short-term rotation adjustments with Hunter, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson among candidates for expanded roles.
  • The veteran wing missed the start of last season due to an offseason ankle sprain and averaged 9.4 points on 38.6% from three across 50 games in 2024–25.