Cavaliers’ Max Strus Nears Return, Could Debut Within a Week

Overview

• The Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported Tuesday that Max Strus could return for Cleveland within the next week after months recovering from left‑foot surgery.
• Strus practiced with the G League’s Cleveland Charge and was recalled, marking a key step in his ramp‑up toward game action.
• Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Strus still needs one more visit with team doctors for full clearance after recently participating in most of a team practice.
• Once cleared, the Cavaliers expect to restrict his minutes as they manage his workload following surgery to repair a Jones fracture.
• The Cavs’ upcoming slate — at Orlando on March 11, at Dallas on March 13, and home vs. Dallas on March 15 — offers potential debut windows, with his return set to influence wing rotation choices alongside James Harden and Keon Ellis.