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CLEVELAND — Cavaliers small forward Max Strus is expected to make his 2025-26 season debut on Sunday, March 15, when the Cavs host the Dallas Mavericks.
On March 14, the Cavs listed Strus as probable to play on their injury report.
Strus has not played this season after undergoing surgery on Aug. 26 to repair a Jones Fracture (fifth metatarsal) in his left foot, an injury he suffered during offseason training.
On Feb. 19, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said he expected Strus to return to game action during this regular season. The Cavs (41-26, fourth place in the Eastern Conference) have 15 games left before the NBA playoffs begin next month.
In addition to listing Strus as probable, the Cavs ruled out center Jarrett Allen (right knee tendonitis), guard Sam Merrill (left hamstring tightness), point guard Craig Porter Jr. (left groin strain) and rookie point guard Tyrese Proctor (right quadricep strain) for the Mavericks game.
The Cavs also listed wing Jaylon Tyson (left ankle soreness) as questionable to play. Point guard James Harden (right thumb fracture) and guard Keon Ellis (left index finger fracture) are available to play.
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A starter for the Cavs the past two seasons, Strus played 50 regular-season games in 2024-25 and averaged 9.4 points on 44.2% shooting from the field (38.6% on 3-pointers), 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 25.5 minutes. In the playoffs, Strus played all nine games and averaged 11.7 points on 41.6% shooting from the field (38.8% on 3-pointers), 5.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 28.1 minutes.
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Strus, 29, suffered a right ankle sprain on Oct. 17, 2024, during individual workouts. He missed Cleveland's first 27 regular-season games and returned to action on Dec. 20, 2024. Strus went on to play a pivotal role for the Cavs, who earned the Eastern Conference's No. 1 playoff seed with a record of 64-18 before their disappointing second-round postseason loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Strus joined the Cavs in July 2023, when Cleveland acquired him from the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade deal.
The Cavs are scheduled to face the Mavs (22-45) at 3:30 p.m. March 15 at Rocket Arena.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs list Max Strus on injury report as probable to play vs. Mavericks
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On March 14, the Cavs listed Strus as probable to play on their injury report.
Strus has not played this season after undergoing surgery on Aug. 26 to repair a Jones Fracture (fifth metatarsal) in his left foot, an injury he suffered during offseason training.
On Feb. 19, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said he expected Strus to return to game action during this regular season. The Cavs (41-26, fourth place in the Eastern Conference) have 15 games left before the NBA playoffs begin next month.
Cavs vs. Mavericks injury report
In addition to listing Strus as probable, the Cavs ruled out center Jarrett Allen (right knee tendonitis), guard Sam Merrill (left hamstring tightness), point guard Craig Porter Jr. (left groin strain) and rookie point guard Tyrese Proctor (right quadricep strain) for the Mavericks game.
The Cavs also listed wing Jaylon Tyson (left ankle soreness) as questionable to play. Point guard James Harden (right thumb fracture) and guard Keon Ellis (left index finger fracture) are available to play.
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Max Strus stats last season
A starter for the Cavs the past two seasons, Strus played 50 regular-season games in 2024-25 and averaged 9.4 points on 44.2% shooting from the field (38.6% on 3-pointers), 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 25.5 minutes. In the playoffs, Strus played all nine games and averaged 11.7 points on 41.6% shooting from the field (38.8% on 3-pointers), 5.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 28.1 minutes.
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Strus, 29, suffered a right ankle sprain on Oct. 17, 2024, during individual workouts. He missed Cleveland's first 27 regular-season games and returned to action on Dec. 20, 2024. Strus went on to play a pivotal role for the Cavs, who earned the Eastern Conference's No. 1 playoff seed with a record of 64-18 before their disappointing second-round postseason loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Strus joined the Cavs in July 2023, when Cleveland acquired him from the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade deal.
Cavs next game
The Cavs are scheduled to face the Mavs (22-45) at 3:30 p.m. March 15 at Rocket Arena.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs list Max Strus on injury report as probable to play vs. Mavericks
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