Overview
- Strus was ruled out for Wednesday’s game in Orlando as the team keeps him in the final phase of a structured return-to-play program.
- Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Strus is ramping up and has one more visit with team doctors before he can be cleared.
- Reporting from The Athletic indicates he could be available within about a week, with one outlet noting a possible Sunday return against Dallas, pending clearance.
- His recent work has included roughly 90 percent participation in a Cavaliers practice and live sessions with the G League Charge.
- Upon activation, Cleveland expects to manage his workload with a defined minutes restriction as he rejoins a rotation that now features James Harden.