Strus' first season in Cleveland was arguably the best of his career. He averaged 12.2 points per game (a career-high), 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from three, attempting 6.8 threes a game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will start opening night without their starting small forward. Max Strus will be sidelined with a sprained ankle until late November or early December, leaving a massive void in the Wine and Gold's starting lineup.