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Max Strus Injury Shakes Up Cavs’ Lineup—Hunter Steps In?
Big news for Cavs fans—Max Strus has been added to the injury report with an ankle issue, and this could shake up Cleveland’s starting lineup. Strus, who’s been solid in recent games, averaging 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over his last ten outings, is now questionable for the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Now, here’s the real kicker: this is the same right ankle that already kept him sidelined for weeks earlier this season. Given that history, the Cavs might decide to play it safe and rest him, even if the injury isn’t too severe. If that happens, we might see De’Andre Hunter stepping up in a big way.
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Hunter, recently acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in a trade deadline move, could be making his first start in the wine and gold. The Cavs gave up Caris LeVert and George Niang to get him, so there are big expectations. Hunter isn’t just a stopgap option—he’s a legit scoring threat who averaged a career-high 19 points per game with the Hawks. That’s exactly the kind of offensive firepower the Cavs could use, especially if Strus ends up missing more than just one game.
But there’s more to watch in this matchup. The Timberwolves are dealing with their own injury concerns, with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo already ruled out, and Anthony Edwards questionable. So both teams could be running with some different lineups than usual.
Fast forward a bit, and we now have confirmation—Strus has been cleared to play in Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. That means he only missed one game, and he shouldn’t have any major workload restrictions. With Ty Jerome out due to a calf injury, Strus might even see an increased role.
For Cavs fans, this is definitely something to keep an eye on. If Hunter gets extended minutes, it’ll be a good preview of what he can bring to the team long-term. And with the playoffs creeping closer, every game—and every injury—matters. Stay tuned!
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