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Cavaliers’ Max Strus Undergoes Foot Surgery, Out 3–4 Months

Cleveland plans to lean on its wing depth during his rehab.

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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
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

  • The team said Strus had surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot at Forté Sports Medicine in Indianapolis, performed by Dr. David Porter in consultation with Cavs physician Dr. James Rosneck.
  • Cleveland projects a three-to-four-month timeline to resume basketball activities, which rules him out for the Oct. 22 season opener and likely requires a ramp-up before his debut.
  • De’Andre Hunter is viewed as the top candidate to step into the starting lineup, with Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and second-year wing Jaylon Tyson among those expected to see larger roles.
  • It marks a second straight delayed start for Strus, who missed the beginning of last season with an ankle sprain before averaging 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 38.6% from three in 50 games.
  • Cleveland has evaluated contingency options on the wing, with HoopsHype reporting the club recently checked in on free agent Malik Beasley.