Cavaliers forward Max Strus out 3-4 months following left foot surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Max Strus is predicted to overlook at the least three to 4 months following surgical procedure to restore a Jones fracture (fifth metatarsal) in his left foot, the workforce introduced Tuesday. Strus was injured throughout offseason coaching.

It’s the second important damage already for the Cavs, who can even be with out All-Star level guard Darius Garland to begin the yr. Garland had surgical procedure in June to restore a left huge toe damage that hindered him within the playoffs.

Strus averaged 9.4 factors and shot 39 % from 3-point vary final season, the place he missed the primary two months with a extreme ankle sprain.

The Cavs, who received a conference-best 64 video games final season earlier than falling to the Indiana Pacers within the convention semifinals, open the common season Oct. 22 on the New York Knicks.

Jones fractures have confirmed to be difficult for NBA gamers. Houston Rockets ahead Kevin Durant was restricted to only 27 video games through the 2014-15 season after a Jones fracture required two separate surgical procedures. Durant initially tried returning after about two months and in the end wanted a second process. Zion Williamson missed greater than a yr following a Jones fracture in 2021 due largely to issues throughout rehab.

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