Thursday, 20th August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th August 2025, 11:07 AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed that forward Max Strus will be out of action for the next three to four months following successful surgery on his left foot. The operation took place on Tuesday in Indianapolis.
| Detail | Information |
| Player | Max Strus (Forward, Cleveland Cavaliers) |
| Age | 29 |
| Injury | Jones fracture (broken bone connecting the small toe to the foot) |
| Incident | Sustained during off-season training |
| Surgery Date | Tuesday (in Indianapolis) |
| Expected Recovery | 3–4 months before resuming basketball activities |
The Cavaliers stated that Strus had suffered a Jones fracture, a particularly delicate injury due to its location on the foot, often requiring extended recovery time.
The Cavaliers will launch their 2025–26 NBA campaign on 22 October at New York. Strus’s absence is expected to be felt given his significant contribution last season.
| Category | Regular Season (2024–25) | Playoffs (2024–25) |
| Games Played | 50 | — |
| Games Started | 37 | — |
| Points per Game | 9.4 | 11.7 (career playoff high) |
| Rebounds per Game | 4.3 | 5.7 (career playoff high) |
| Assists per Game | 3.2 | 3.9 (career playoff high) |
| Team Record | 64–18 (best in East) | Eliminated in 2nd Round (vs. Indiana Pacers) |
Despite missing the first six weeks of last season due to a right ankle sprain, Strus went on to become a valuable starter for Cleveland, contributing consistently in both the regular season and the playoffs.
| Year | Team | Note |
| 2019–20 | Chicago Bulls | Made NBA debut (undrafted) |
| 2020–2023 | Miami Heat | Played three seasons |
| 2023 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Signed a four-year contract worth $63 million |
The 29-year-old forward, who entered the league as an undrafted rookie, has steadily carved out a strong NBA career. His injury setback comes at a crucial time for the Cavaliers, who are looking to build on their success after topping the Eastern Conference regular-season standings last year.
Strus’s return is anticipated in early 2026, should his recovery proceed as expected.
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