Max Strus Out for Six Weeks with Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Max Strus will miss at least six weeks due to a right ankle sprain sustained during an individual workout, compounding an earlier hip injury that had already sidelined him. The injury was confirmed through X-rays and an MRI, and he is set to be reassessed after the six-week period. Strus, who played a crucial role last season with averages of 12.2 points and 4.8 rebounds, started 70 games for the Cavaliers after joining from Miami. In his absence, head coach Kenny Atkinson will have to consider increasing the playing time of Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, and Dean Wade, each bringing different strengths to the team. The Cavaliers, who reached the Eastern Conference semifinals last year despite injuries, will start their season against Toronto soon. This latest setback poses a challenge for the Cavaliers as they aim to solidify their roster ahead of the regular season.