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Cavaliers’ Max Strus Undergoes Foot Surgery With 3–4 Month Activity Timeline

The projected ramp-up means the starting wing will miss the opener.

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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
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Overview

  • Cleveland announced Strus had surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot sustained during offseason training.
  • He is expected to resume basketball activities in approximately three to four months, which is a projection rather than a game-return date.
  • His early-season absence will prompt rotation adjustments, with De'Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson positioned for larger roles.
  • Strus started on the wing last season and averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 38.6% from three.
  • A Jones fracture affects the fifth metatarsal, and recent NBA cases have featured varied recovery timelines.