Max Strus is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for Lewis Flyers and DePaul Blue Demons. Strus began his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, but gained prominence with the Miami Heat, culminating in an NBA Finals appearance in 2023. He is known for his shooting ability and contributions as a role player.
On March 28, 1996, Max Strus was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
In 2000, Max Strus's mother, Debra, was inducted into DePaul's Athletic Hall of Fame for her basketball and volleyball achievements.
On November 24, 2015, Max Strus set a school record at Lewis University by scoring 52 points (14 for 18 shooting) in a game against Northwood University.
In 2018, Max Strus declared for the NBA Draft but later returned to DePaul for his final season.
On July 22, 2019, Max Strus signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics after playing in the Summer League for them.
On October 13, 2019, the Celtics signed Max Strus to a standard NBA contract, but he was ultimately cut shortly before the start of the regular season.
On October 22, 2019, Max Strus signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls after being waived by the Celtics.
On November 22, 2019, Max Strus made his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls against the Miami Heat, scoring five points with one rebound.
On December 23, 2019, it was announced that Max Strus suffered a torn ACL and bone bruise in his left knee during a G League game for the Windy City Bulls on December 21 and was expected to be sidelined for 8-12 months.
On November 30, 2020, Max Strus signed a training camp contract with the Miami Heat.
On December 19, 2020, the Miami Heat converted Max Strus's training camp contract to a two-way contract.
On February 11, 2021, Max Strus scored 21 points, shooting 5 of 8 from three-point range, in a game against the Rockets.
On August 1, 2021, Max Strus joined the Miami Heat for the NBA Summer League.
On April 14, 2023, Max Strus scored 31 points against the Chicago Bulls, contributing to a 102-91 win that sent the Miami Heat to the 2023 playoffs.
On July 6, 2023, Max Strus signed a 4-year, $63 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On October 25, 2023, Max Strus made his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 27 points with seven three-pointers and 12 rebounds in a 114-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. His seven three-pointers set a record for a Cavaliers debut.
In 2023, Max Strus reached the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.
On February 27, 2024, Max Strus scored 21 points, including a game-winning 59-foot buzzer-beater, in a 121–119 win against the Dallas Mavericks. He hit five three-pointers in the final 67 seconds.
On October 19, 2024, the Cavaliers announced that Max Strus would miss the beginning of the season due to a right ankle sprain suffered in individual workouts during the preseason.
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