Max Strus Injury Update
Max Strus injury update first, details second: the Cavaliers say he’ll miss at least another month as his left foot Jones fracture from August 26 surgery still isn’t fully healed. It’s a frustrating twist for Cleveland, because when you look at Max Strus’ stats with the Cavs around 11 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game you can see exactly why this timeline matters for their wing rotation and spacing.
Max Strus is still out for the Cleveland Cavaliers with a left foot Jones fracture, and the team now expects him to miss at least the next four weeks (another month) as his recovery from offseason surgery moves more slowly than hoped.
SleeperCavs (@SleeperCleCavs) reported on X that Max Strus needs additional time for a left foot fracture to heal and will meet with David Porter within the next four weeks.
Cleveland announced after fresh evaluation and imaging this week that while there’s progress, the fracture hasn’t fully healed, so Strus will keep rehabbing and be re‑checked in about four weeks instead of ramping toward an immediate debut. Cleveland Sports Wire (@theCLEwire) reported on X that the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Max Strus still needs more time to recover from his foot injury and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
When Did the Max Strus Injury Happen?
Strus suffered the Jones fracture in his left foot during offseason training and underwent surgery on August 26, 2025, before the 2025‑26 regular season ever tipped off.
That’s why he still hasn’t played a single game this year 37 Cavaliers games have already gone by with him stuck on the shelf and the rotation adjusted around his absence on the wing.
Max Strus Stats
Because he hasn’t suited up yet this season, the best snapshot of what Cleveland is missing comes from last year: Strus averaged around 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 120 games with the Cavaliers, spacing the floor and soaking up roughly mid‑20s minutes per night as a starting wing.
In the 2024‑25 playoffs, he had stretches where he gave them 20‑plus points with 4–8 threes in 30–39 minutes, including a 23‑point, 5‑of‑12 from deep outing in the East semis that reminded everyone why his gravity matters so much for Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
Right now, that usage is getting patched together by other perimeter pieces, but it’s clear this roster was built expecting Strus’ movement shooting and size at the three, not months of trying to survive without it.
Disclaimer:
This Max Strus injury update is based on publicly available news and stats at the time of writing and is meant for general informational purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, betting guidance, or official team communication. Always verify with team and league announcements.
