Max Strus sprained his proper ankle throughout particular person exercises on Thursday, in keeping with the Cavaliers, who introduced in a information launch that the veteran swingman underwent an X-ray and an MRI to substantiate the severity of the sprain.
The plan is for Strus to be reevaluated after going by way of six weeks of remedy and rehabilitation, per the workforce. That timeline suggests he’ll stay sidelined for all of November along with the remainder of this month. The Cavaliers will play 20 video games throughout that point.
Strus had missed a while this preseason resulting from a proper hip contusion, however gave the impression to be on the verge of constructing it again for the workforce’s regular-season opener, so it is a disappointing setback for him and for the Cavs, who had the 28-year-old of their beginning lineup for 70 regular-season video games and 12 extra playoff contests final season.
Strus was a strong contributor in his first 12 months in Cleveland after signing a four-year, $62M contract in free company. He averaged 12.2 factors, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per sport with a .351 3PT%.
With Strus on the shelf, the Cavs will probably lean extra on sixth man Caris LeVert, who might transfer into the beginning lineup. Sam Merrill, Georges Niang and Ty Jerome are among the many different candidates for elevated roles.
