It looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers will be set to miss a key rotation piece in their lineup to begin the 2025-25 NBA season. According to a team release, the Cavaliers have announced that forward Max Strus has undergone surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot and will miss approximately 3 to 4 months.

Cleveland Cavaliers wing Max Strus — who started all nine playoff games for the team last season and will have a key role in the rotation — will miss the first few months of the NBA season after undergoing foot surgery, the team has announced.

The Cavaliers, one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference, announced Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a small fracture in his left foot.