Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus had a memorable outing in Sunday's regular-season finale against Charlotte, picking up his first career triple-double in a 120-110 loss. With Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Darius Garland (back) rested for the contest, Strus got to play the role of a playmaker and totaled a career-high 11 assists while scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He finished with 5-for-12 shooting, doing most of the damage with a 4-for-6 effort from three-point range. Strus has enjoyed deep playoff runs in recent years with Miami and will hope to do the same with the Cavaliers in 2024. The 28-year-old will enter the postseason after averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists with 2.4 makes from deep during his first regular-season campaign in Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) will play in Wednesday's clash with the Hornets. The 27-year-old will finally return to the lineup after sitting out a few weeks with a sprained right knee. Undoubtedly, the Cavs are glad to have him back, considering the team has struggled in the last 10 games. With Strus' return, Caris LeVert will head back to the bench. However, Levert will still get enough action to warrant DFS consideration in a favorable matchup with Charlotte.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) is questionable heading into Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The 27-year-old has been sidelined for a few weeks because of a sprained right knee. While there's a chance he won't return versus Philly, the injury designation suggests he's at least moving in the right direction. But if Strus isn't available versus the Hornets, Isaac Okoro would presumably remain in the starting lineup. With that said, Okoro isn't always the most reliable fantasy option.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) won't play on Sunday against Miami, his former team. The 27-year-old has been out for a few weeks because of a sprained right knee. But the Cavs hope to catch Milwaukee for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference heading toward the postseason, so the team would like to get him back in the lineup as soon as possible. Strus has been a welcome addition to the roster in his first year in Cleveland, averaging career-highs in points (12.2), rebounds (4.7), and assists (3.8). With that said, until he's back in the lineup, Isaac Okoro should continue to benefit from a fantasy standpoint.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) has been ruled out for the meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The 27-year-old will miss his tenth consecutive game due to a knee strain. In that span, so far, the Cavs have gone 4-5 and they're now down by a game and a half to the Milwaukee Bucks for the second seed in the East. Since Donovan Mitchell (nose) and Evan Mobley (ankle) are also out, Darius Garland will have to lead the offense. Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert should remain in the starting lineup while Sam Merrill will likely see big minutes off of the bench. LeVert has been the most consistent of the three as a streaming option.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. The Cavs continue to deal with the injury bug, as Strus will miss his ninth straight game with a right knee strain. Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Dean Wade are also out with their respective injuries. Caris LeVert is the main benefactor of all the Cavaliers' injuries, with averages of 13.4 points, 8.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals in his last eight games. Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Marcus Morris Sr., and Sam Merrill should also see minute increases with Strus and others missing time.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) remains out on Monday versus the Pacers. The 27-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists this season. But he's missed the Cavs' last seven games because of a sprained right knee. With Cleveland also down Donovan Mitchell (knee), Isaac Okoro and Sam Merrill should continue to see an increase in minutes and production for at least the next few games.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) won't be available for a seventh consecutive contest on Saturday against Houston. He's been kept off the court by a right knee strain. Isaac Okoro should continue to play a larger role with Strus on the shelf, although the return of Donovan Mitchell limits his impact on the offensive end. Houston boasts a solid 112.3 defensive rating, so this likely won't be a very comfortable matchup for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) will remain out for Wednesday's meeting with New Orleans. The 27-year-old sniper will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a right knee strain. Strus' absence has helped Isaac Okoro reclaim a place in the starting lineup. He's been a productive two-way force for Cleveland and fantasy managers alike. Across 33 starts across the campaign, Okoro has posted 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. He's also upped his steals numbers to 1.6 this month and is averaging 1.1 blocks for March.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Sidelined for a fifth consecutive game due to a strained right knee, Strus aims to return for Wednesday's action against the New Orleans Pelicans. Caris LeVert is the preferred fantasy streamer in points leagues due to shaky percentages and turnovers, while Isaac Okoro is worth a look for points, three-pointers, and defensive stats while Cleveland is severely undermanned.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. It's unclear when Strus strained his right knee, but he'll miss consecutive games with the injury and aim to return in Friday's battle with the West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. Isaac Okoro is already filling in for Donovan Mitchell (knee), so the sharpshooting Sam Merrill could draw his second straight spot start after playing in Cleveland's first unit during Tuesday's close victory over the Boston Celtics. In a softer matchup against the Hawks, who are allowing the third-most threes per game (14.2) this season, Merrill is worth a look in fantasy hoops for points and triples.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) will sit out his first game of the season on Tuesday against Boston. The former Heat man is dealing with a right knee strain. Strus has started all 60 games in Cleveland, posting 12.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. His fantasy production has been held back by poor shooting in 2023-24, as the three-point sniper is hitting only at a 34 percent clip from downtown. Donovan Mitchell (knee) also remains out on Tuesday, meaning the Cavaliers will be without two of their regular starters. Additionally, Caris LeVert (elbow) and Isaac Okoro (elbow), two players who could massively benefit in the situation, are considered questionable for the matchup.

According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff isn't expected to make any changes to the starting lineup. Although nearly everyone in the first five is a lock to retain their roles, forward Max Strus has been mentioned as someone who could head back to the bench. However, Strus has played relatively well in his 53 games this season, all starts, averaging a career-high 12.2 points. The 27-year-old still has more work to do pertaining to his consistency on the scoring end. But he's capable of knocking down shots from behind the arc, and the attention he receives from opposing defenses enables others to get open. That said, Strus arguably has a place in all fantasy lineups, especially if he remains starting. Unfortunately, fantasy managers shouldn't expect routine production.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (knee) has been upgraded and will play on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old was only able to play around seven minutes in their last game against the Brooklyn Nets. This comes as great news since Darius Garland (jaw) remains sidelined. Strus will also remain in the starting five along with Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen. He hasn't been delivering the same fantasy output that he was giving through the beginning of the season, but he should see a little boost against a weaker opponent and added minutes. Strus can still be started in 12-team leagues right now.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) was seen at the morning shootaround ahead of Monday's tilt versus the Chicago Bulls. Strus was held to just seven minutes of action in last Thursday's Paris win over the Brooklyn Nets due to soreness in his right knee, but the extra time off and his status at shootaround bode well for his chances of being available on Monday. The 27-year-old three-and-D wing is offering top-100 fantasy numbers in his first season with the Cavs as a full-time starter, playing in all 37 of their games while averaging 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.8 threes in 33.8 minutes. Sixth man Caris LeVert, who is already playing an augmented role with Darius Garland (jaw) on the shelf, would be in line for even more run potentially with the first unit if Strus is ultimately out on Monday, leaving behind additional minutes for the sharpshooting Sam Merrill with the reserves.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus had a convincing team debut in Wednesday's nail-biting 113-112 opening win over the Brooklyn Nets, accumulating 27 points (9-of-17 shooting), 12 rebounds, and seven three-pointers. Strus added two assists, one steal, one block, and he hit both of his free-throw attempts. The 27-year-old's effort came a bit out of nowhere, after he struggled throughout the Miami Heat's NBA Finals run this past postseason and didn't do much in Cleveland's preseason. It remains to be seen if Strus will maintain a starting gig when Jarrett Allen (ankle) returns, as Isaac Okoro also played very well Wednesday. While not a great defender, Strus can account for multiple positions and should be a key member of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation throughout the entire season for his ability to effectively work off the ball.

According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cavaliers forward Max Strus expects to start this season. Strus agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract with the Cavs in July after spending four seasons in Miami. Statistically, he had the best year of his career in 2022-23, averaging 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. However, he recorded 14.0 points, 3.6 boards, and 2.4 assists in 33 starts. Strus' three-point percentage went south last season, and he's also not expected to be a routine fantasy contributor, considering the team has Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley on the roster. But he should have more than a few solid fantasy performances, so he deserves attention from those in deeper formats heading into the 2023-24 campaign.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Max Strus has agreed to a four-year, $63 million sign-and-trade deal to join the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 27-year-old sharpshooter moves on from Miami in a three-team deal that also involves the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs pick up Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens, and a second-round draft pick in the deal. Strus has just completed a two-year, $3.4 million pact with Miami. After going undrafted in 2019, Strus has gotten better with each year and even developed into a starter for Miami. He averaged 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season.

The Indiana Pacers are strongly considering offering guard Max Strus a contract once free agency opens. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, ''The Pacers are strongly weighing a three-year offer for Strus in the $48 million range". The 27-year-old guard is coming off his best statistical season in points, rebounds, and assists and could be looking at a nice payday. He averaged 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season. Strus proved to be a pivotal piece in the Miami Heat's last two deep playoff runs and could improve even more with a bigger role with a young Pacers team.