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Max Strus Undergoes Foot Surgery, Will Miss Start of Cavaliers’ Season

Cleveland plans to cover the opening stretch with internal options.

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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.

Overview

  • The Cavaliers said Strus had surgery to repair a left-foot Jones fracture and is projected to resume basketball activities in about three to four months, with a further ramp-up before game action.
  • The timeline rules him out for opening night on Oct. 22 and at least the early portion of the 2025-26 regular season.
  • De’Andre Hunter is viewed as the likely fill-in starter, with Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson expected to see expanded roles.
  • Cleveland is evaluating outside shooting help, with multiple reports linking the team to free agent Malik Beasley.
  • The setback follows Darius Garland’s offseason toe surgery and marks the second straight year Strus will miss the season’s start after an offseason injury.