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[Charania] LA Clippers guard Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday's preseason game and will be reevaluated ...
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![[Charania] LA Clippers guard Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the ...](https://external-preview.redd.it/ZlAJdWBD9JBpSS1E8m0k_60sDs0cH5bnPbkPd4lGzMo.png?width=320&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=deb2616c8fb1388ba15993d8947c64be43afc4aa)
thehoopcentral Oct 15
LA Clippers projected starting 5:
PG: Darius Garland
SG: Max Strus
SF: Derrick Jones Jr.
PF: Rui Hachimura
C: Isaiah Jackson
The Clippers only have a 17% ... Show more
Isaac Okoro. De’Andre Hunter. Max Strus. Dean Wade.
The Cavs have spent years searching for an answer at small forward. They believe 24-year-old Peyton Watson ... Show more
“We got a lot of guys that are ready to compete this season” -Max Strus 🗣️🗣️🗣️
LegionHoops Sep 05
Max Strus says Duncan Robinson’s shooting is up there with Steph Curry:
“Duncan’s got it. One of the best I’ve ever seen ... Show more
BREAKING: Cleveland, Denver and the Clippers have agreed on a... - ESPN: Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Shams Charania
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Key FactsPeyton Watson’s Cleveland Move Agreed in Sign-and-Trade
Aug 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- Denver agreed to send Watson to Cleveland and receive Cleveland’s 2031 first-round pick plus Sacramento’s 2032 second-round pick.
- Cleveland is sending Max Strus to the Clippers, creating room for Watson’s potential four-year, $88 million contract.
- Marc Stein reports Cleveland can re-sign James Harden after the trade becomes official.
- Watson averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 54 appearances before a hamstring injury prematurely ended his best season.
LegionHoops Aug 20
UPDATED FULL TRADE DETAILS:
Clippers receive:
Max Strus
Cam Whitmore
Nuggets receive:
Julian Reese (waived)
2031 1st-round pick
2nd-round pick
Cavaliers ... Show more
Teammate opens up about NBA star Butler: "He can be an a**hole" | Sports Mix: Former teammate Strus opens up about the difficult character of NBA star Jimmy ...
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ASK IRA: In the wake of the Klay deal, where does it leave Heat with Jovic?: Is there more to follow for the Miami Heat after the Klay Thompson agreement?
sun-sentinel.com/2026/08/24/ask-ira-in-the-wake-of-the-klay-deal-where-does-it-leave-heat-with-jovic/
Cavs’ Koby Altman shares initial thoughts on five-team trade for Peyton Watson: The Cavaliers officially completed a five-team trade acquiring Peyton Watson and ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/08/cavs-koby-altman-shares-thoughts-on-five-team-trade-for-peyton-watson.html
“When this kind of ascending player is available, you go get him, no matter the cost.”
Chris Fedor explains why the Cavs were willing to give up Max Strus ... Show more
cleveland.com
cleveland.com
3-Team NBA Trade Idea After Cleveland Cavaliers' Failed LeBron James Pursuit: The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the spurned suitors, hoping LeBron James would ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/25474571-3-team-nba-trade-idea-after-cleveland-cavaliers-failed-lebron-james-pursuit
Cavs Looking To Add Peyton Watson, Exploring Trades For Dennis Schroder, Max Strus To Make Cap Room
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/286968/Cavs-Looking-To-Add-Peyton-Watson-Exploring-Trades-For-Dennis-Schroder-Max-Strus-To-Make-Cap-Room
The spin.
The cross.
The blow-by.
The bench reaction.
This Max Strus Round 1, Game 7 move 😵💫
TOP 50 HANDLES OF 2025-26 🍿
20. Anthony Black
19. Stephon Castle
18. Blake Wesley
17. Jordan Miller
16. Max Strus
15. Malik Monk
14 ... Show more
James Harden Delaying Signing, Cavaliers Pursuing Max Strus Trade To Open LeBron James MLE Path
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/286430/James-Harden-Delaying-Signing-Cavaliers-Pursuing-Max-Strus-Trade-To-Open-LeBron-James-MLE-Path
thehoopcentral Jun 30
REPORT: The Cavs have held ongoing trade conversations regarding Max Strus and Dennis Schroder, per @JakeLFischer .
NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Jaylen Brown talks happening, Mitchell Robinson to Lakers?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-offseason-trade-free-agent-rumors-2026-jalen-brown-talks-happening-mitchell-robinson-to-lakers
thehoopcentral May 14
Charles Barkley talking about Max Strus:
"That's a pretty man…He's a good looking man…I would not look him dead in the eyes.” 🤣🤣🤣
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )
Here's a look at some lesser offseason targets for the Pacers, including Max Strus, Khris Middleton and more See link below ⬇️
📸 Grace ... Show more
Deeper look at Pacers' offseason targets: Khris Middleton & more
Deeper look at Pacers' offseason targets: Khris Middleton & more
Cavs fans 🤝 Cleveland’s best basketball
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Clevelanddotcom
Donovan Mitchell splashes the 3, then Max Strus gets the quick steal and finds Mitchell for the layup! 😤
CLE-DET | EAST SEMIS GAME 5 | LIVE NOW ON ESPN 📺
TAP ... Show more
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons May 13, 2026 Game Summary
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons May 13, 2026 Game Summary
James Harden dropped 30 PTS as the Cavaliers ended the 4Q and overtime combined with a 23-10 run, securing a road victory in Game 5 of the Eastern ... Show more
Max Strus is assessed a Flagrant 1 for his headbutt on Scottie Barnes.
"He's a pro's pro...you don't become one of the best players this game has ever seen without showing up every day ... Show more
Max Strus is the new Pistons killer and he did it with guile: Cavs pulled out an improbable Game 5 win over the Pistons to take a 3-2 series lead ...
eu.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2026/05/14/max-strus-cavaliers-pistons-nba-playoffs-james-harden/90079308007/
This is what Cavs fans have waited for: A gritty road win – Terry Pluto : Lots of Cleveland heroes, from James Harden to Max Strus to Evan Mobley.
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/05/this-is-what-cavs-fans-have-waited-for-a-gritty-road-win-terry-pluto.html
Max Strus gets the STEAL, finds Allen ahead for the RIM ROCKING jam on the other end! 💪
TOR TIES CLE, 3-3 | GAME 7 | LIVE NOW ON NBCSN & PEACOCK 📺
TAP TO ... Show more
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers May 3, 2026 Game Summary
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers May 3, 2026 Game Summary
The stat sheet won’t show it… but James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how big Max Strus was in Game 3.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, cleveland.com
Max Strus gets the STEAL then throws down the BIG one hand jam! 💪
DET (2-1) CLE | EAST SEMIS GAME 4 | LIVE NOW ON NBC & PEACOCK 📺
TAP TO WATCH ➡️ Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers May 11, 2026 Game Summary
THE FANTASTIC FINISH OF PISTONS/CAVS GAME 3! 😱
▪️ Strus puts CLE up 3, 2:28 left
▪️ Cunningham cuts CLE's lead to 2 ... Show more
Max Strus comes up with the STEAL from mid air then drives to the basket for the finish! 😤
The Cavs take the win in Game 3!
Max Strus dominated on defense for the steal to send the rock down court to Jarrett Allen who FLIES in for the big-time jam! ✈️
The Cleveland Cavaliers ... Show more
The 5 biggest takeaways from Game 1 of Cavs vs. Raptors —Jimmy Watkins : The Cavs beat Toronto 126-113 during Saturday's NBA playoff game at Rocket Arena.
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/04/the-5-biggest-takeaways-from-game-1-of-cavs-vs-raptors-jimmy-watkins.html
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers to a W in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs presented by Google! 👏
James Harden: 22 PTS, 10 AST, 2 STL, 4 3PM
Max Strus: 24 PTS ... Show more
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers take it down to the wire and clinch their spot in the playoffs!
Max Strus: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST ... Show more
thehoopcentral Mar 28
Max Strus tonight:
29 Points
8 Rebounds
10/14 FGM
8/11 3PM
+22 +/-
Only 23 Minutes. 🔥
thehoopcentral Mar 28
Max Strus post-game interview last night with a beer in hand after dropping 29 Points. 🤣🔥
(via @Tony_Pesta )
Max Strus leads the charge with a dominant showing as the Cleveland Cavaliers defend home court!
Evan Mobley: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST
Bam Adebayo: 14 PTS ... Show more
MAX STRUS WENT OFF IN HIS SEASON DEBUT🔥
24 PTS
7-9 FG
6 3PM
8 REB
22 MIN
After months off — and 67 missed games — Max Strus is just thankful to be back. 🙌
Video: Paris McGee Jr, cleveland.com
LegionHoops Mar 28
If Max Strus continues playing at this level, the Cavaliers will run through the Celtics and Knicks in the playoffs.
29 points
8 rebounds
8 threes
10/14 FG
23 ... Show more
“That was unbelievable, he put it right in the pocket too!” 🙌
Max Strus on the amazing behind the back assist from James Harden tonight for the 3!
“What a highlight!? The beard to the man bun!” 🤯
James Harden with the CRAZY behind the back no-look dime to Max Strus for 3! 🤝
ORL-CLE on NBC & Peacock
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Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Mar 24, 2026 Game Summary
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Mar 24, 2026 Game Summary
Max Strus makes his season debut hitting 3 straight three-point shots in less than 2 minutes! 👀
DAL-CLE on NBA TV
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Cavs’ lineup conundrum comes into focus with Max Strus making early impact: tucked away, inside an uninspiring 123-116 escape against the wounded and reeling ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/03/cavs-lineup-conundrum-comes-into-focus-with-max-strus-making-early-impact.html
Cavs can’t keep up with young, feisty Mavericks, 130-120: By the time the final buzzer sounded, with the Cavs walking away with a 130-120 loss to the floundering ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/03/cavs-cant-keep-up-with-young-feisty-mavericks-130-120.html
LegionHoops Mar 10
Max Strus is expected to return to the Cavaliers within the next week, per @joevardon , h/t @HoodiGarland .
Cavs reveal notable injury updates ahead of weekend showdown with Boston Celtics: A trio of injured Cavaliers — Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade and Max Strus — ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/03/cavs-reveal-notable-injury-updates-ahead-of-weekend-showdown-with-boston-celtics.html
Cavs prove that the No. 1 seed doesn’t mean better, top Pistons 113-109: In the Cavs’ 113-109 win, they were without Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus and Dean Wade ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/03/cavs-prove-that-the-no-1-seed-doesnt-mean-better-against-pistons-113-109.html
LegionHoops Feb 06
James Harden will wear No. 1 with the Cavaliers, per @EtienneCatalan .
He likely paid Max Strus for the rights to the number. Strus will find a new jersey number.
LegionHoops Feb 07
Max Strus will wear No. 2 for the Cavaliers
Man, I’m surprised that number hasn’t been saved for Kyrie Irving’s jersey retirement
thedunkcentral Feb 02
The Cavs have discussed trading Max Strus, per @BrettSiegelNBA “Strus' days with the Cavs appear to be numbered after the team acquired Ellis and Schroder ... Show more
Cavs provide injury update on Max Strus: Max Strus, who underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture on his left foot in late August ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2026/01/cavs-provide-injury-update-on-max-strus.html
When will Cavs’ Max Strus return from foot injury?: Small forward Max Strus, who has been sidelined the last four months following offseason surgery to repair a ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/12/when-will-cavs-max-strus-return-from-foot-injury.html
The full Cleveland Cavaliers squad pulled up to the second annual Bowl The Land to show love and support for the Max Strus Family Foundation . 🎳
Max Strus Out 3-4 Months With Surgery On Jones Fracture In Left Foot
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/281762/Max-Strus-Out-3-4-Months-With-Surgery-On-Jones-Fracture-In-Left-Foot
Why Dean Wade could be the answer to the Cavs’ Max Strus absence: With Max Strus sidelined for 3-4 months following foot surgery, the Cavs face a critical ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/08/why-dean-wade-could-be-the-answer-to-the-cavs-max-strus-absence.html
Paid articlePaywall 🔗: Darius Garland brings out Cavs teammates and other stars for first annual celebrity softball game - cleveland.com Darius Garland's first celebrity softball game at Classic Auto Group Park brought out Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson, Tristan Thompson ... Show more
Strus corner pocket triple 👌
Cavs hop out to an 11-0 start in Game 3 👀
Why the Cavs’ mental toughness must be their next evolution: The Cavs fell short again. Inside their mental battle, leadership test, and why belief — not talent ...
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/05/belief-isnt-optional-anymore-why-mental-toughness-must-be-the-cavs-next-evolution.html
Cavaliers' Max Strus has motivational text backfire spectacularly as he fails to score in elimination game
cbssports.com/nba/news/cavaliers-max-strus-has-motivational-text-backfire-spectacularly-as-he-fails-to-score-in-elimination-game/
Cavaliers' fantastic season ends in NBA playoffs disappointment. What should they do now?
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/columnist/jeff-zillgitt/2025/05/13/cavaliers-eliminated-nba-playoffs-future-pacers/83612446007/
Key FactsPacers beat top-seeded Cavaliers, reach Eastern Conference finals
May 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Indiana won Game 5 on Tuesday night, 114-105, reaching the conference finals in consecutive years for the first time since 2013-14.
- The Pacers overcame a 19-point deficit and won all three playoff games at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena.
- Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points for Cleveland after missing Sunday’s second half with a sprained left ankle.
- Indiana awaits the Boston Celtics–New York Knicks winner; New York leads 3-1, with Game 5 scheduled Wednesday in Boston.
I’m sorry their season had to end like this. They had the perfect season, and we came along and were hot at the right time.— Rick Carlisle, Indiana Pacers head coach, after Pacers' Game 5 win over the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Pacers stun shorthanded Cavaliers: NBA playoff Game 2 winners and losers: The Indiana Pacers once again stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night to take ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/05/07/pacers-cavaliers-playoff-winners-losers/83488274007/
Key FactsPacers Topple Cavaliers, Capturing National Attention
May 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indystar.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indystar.com
- The Indiana Pacers seized control of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal with a 121-112 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1.
- Despite the absence of star player Darius Garland, the Pacers' tactical superiority, particularly from Andrew Nembhard, played a crucial role in their success.
- The Pacers showcased dominance on both offense and defense, leaving the Cavaliers struggling and fans exiting the arena early.
- With this win, the Pacers have captured national attention and may extend their series lead with more victories.
"We've got to be in attack mode to have a chance to beat this team," Carlisle was saying after the game. "We were encouraging our guys to play free and let it ride."— Rick Carlisle, Pacers coach, discussing his team's strategy after their victory over the Cavaliers.
The Cavs will be without Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter for Game 2 as they trail the Pacers 1-0 in the series ... Show more