Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus underwent successful surgery on his left foot after suffering a fifth metatarsal fracture during summer workouts. He is expected to miss three to four months, placing his availability for the 2025-26 season opener in doubt.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have suffered a significant setback just weeks before the start of training camp. Forward Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his left foot, the team confirmed.
Max Strus
Max Strus
Position: SG
Age: 29
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Birth place: Illinois, United States of America
The procedure was performed by Dr. David Porter, in collaboration with Cavs team physician Dr. James Rosneck, at the Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics center in Indianapolis. The surgery was deemed successful, and Strus has already begun the recovery process.
The expected timetable for his return is three to four months, placing his availability for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season in jeopardy. The Cavaliers stated that Strus’ progress will be monitored closely, with updates provided in the coming weeks.
The 28-year-old forward has been a valuable contributor for the Cavaliers since joining from the Miami Heat in 2023. Known for his floor spacing and reliability on the perimeter, Strus averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last season while shooting 39% from three in 25.5 minutes per game.
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