It’s Max Strus’ turn. The Cavs have had multiple starters at small forward this season. Twenty-six games for Dean Wade. Sixteen with Isaac Okoro in that spot. Even sixth man Caris LeVert has made two starts.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have dealt with a handful of injuries over their past few games. Both Caris LeVert (wrist injury) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder injury) have not played since Jan. 18, and Evan Mobley recently returned from a calf injury that caused him to miss four games.
Last Friday, PF Dean Wade suffered a bone bruise in his right knee vs. the 76ers. Wade has been out since then and Max Strus has been plugged into the starting lineup. NBA insider Chris Fedor reported that Wade could miss multiple weeks with this knee injury. Not ideal for the Cavaliers.
Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken the NBA by storm this season, transforming a promising young core into one of the league’s most exciting contenders.
The Heat handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their fourth loss of the season when the teams met in Miami last month.
If he can't play on the road in Friday's game in Philadelphia, Max Strus ... the Cavaliers while dealing with a right calf strain. The 23-year-old rising star is having a strong year for Cleveland ...
Coach Kenny Atkinson did not have to berate his players during the interlude between the 136-131 loss to the Rockets Jan. 25 and the game with the Pistons Jan. 27 because his players berated
The Detroit Pistons lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-91 on Monday night as their offense can't get on track.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have largely avoided any major injuries up to this point in the season. However, the Wine and Gold are now dealing with a pair of critical player injuries, and some of them have already been ruled out for the Cavaliers' matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
The Cavs battle the Suns with a 3:30 tip-off as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule. Follow along here for updates and highlights from the game.
The new Donovan Mitchell bobblehead will be given to attendees at next week's game against the Boston Celtics.