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Cavaliers' Max Strus Undergoes Foot Surgery, Out 3-4 Months

The team describes a Jones fracture repair in Indianapolis with a rehab ramp-up before game clearance.

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

  • Cleveland announced Aug. 26 that Max Strus had surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot sustained during a recent offseason workout.
  • The procedure was performed by Dr. David Porter at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Indianapolis in consultation with team physician Dr. James Rosneck.
  • Strus is expected to resume basketball activities in approximately three to four months, which rules him out for the start of the 2025-26 season that opens Oct. 22 in New York.
  • Cleveland plans to lean on its wing depth, with De'Andre Hunter positioned to start and Sam Merrill and Dean Wade among those likely to see expanded roles.
  • This marks a second straight season-opening absence following an offseason injury; Strus averaged 9.4 points and shot 38.6% from three in 50 games last year.