Max Strus Fantasy Basketball News
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Heat’s Max Strus: Continues strong play from bench
Max Strus totaled 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two assists and a rebound across 20 minutes in Saturday’s 112-94 loss to the Jazz.Strus went undrafted out of DePaul and spent an injury-riddled season with the Bulls before hooking up with the Miami Heat. He’s been incredibly effective recently, averaging 18 points over his last two games. He’s also popped with totals of 19 and 12 points earlier in the season. When Goran Dragic returns, Strus may perform a disappearing act, but he’s an interesting player to watch in the rotation.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Scores 21 points
Max Strus totaled 21 points (6-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT) across 25 minutes in a victory over the Rockets on Thursday.With Tyler Herro missing the game due to safety protocols, Strus played a big role off the bench, scoring a new career high. After a quiet three quarters, the forward got hot in the fourth, scoring 14 points on four made threes. The two-way player is a capable three-point shooter, making 42.6 percent of his attempts from distance this season. Look for Strus to see a similar role Saturday if Herro is forced to miss additional time.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Drops 19 off bench in OT loss
Max Strus scored a career-high 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt) while adding two rebounds and a steal in 20 minutes off the bench during Monday’s 129-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.The 24-year-old’s hot shooting helped get the Miami Heat to OT, but they couldn’t finish the job. Strus set a new personal best in made three-pointers as well as points, and he’s making a strong case for a consistent role on Miami’s second unit even after players like Maurice Harkless (thihgh) are healthy again.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Hits four treys in loss
Max Strus scored 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt) in 21 minutes in the Miami Heat’s 109-105 loss to the Clippers on Thursday.With the Heat short-handed against the Clippers, Strus was able to hit the 20-minute mark for the third time this season. While Strus failed to record a rebound or an assist, he did manage to drain four threes en route to 12 points, both career highs.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Cleared to play
Max Strus (wrist) is available Thursday against the Clippers.Strus could remain in the rotation Thursday as the Miami Heat continue to deal with a variety of absences. That said, his minutes haven’t typically led to production. In 14.5 minutes per game this season, the sophomore is averaging 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Questionable Thursday
Max Strus is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Clippers due to a bruised left wrist.Strus played 17 minutes during Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets but emerged with a bruised wrist that could keep him out of Thursday’s game. He’s found himself in the rotation lately due to the vast number of absences the Miami Heat are regularly dealing with.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Sees plenty of run in OT loss
Max Strus scored eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt) while adding one rebound and one assist in 24 minutes off the bench during Tuesday’s 137-134 overtime loss to the 76ers.With the Miami Heat only having eight active players for the game, Strus saw the court for only the second time this season and the fourth time in his career, and the 24-year-old didn’t make much of an impact. Expect him to return to the end of the bench once Miami is back to something close to full strength.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Secures two-way contract
Max Strus’ contract was converted to a two-way contract Saturday.Strus signed a training-camp contract with the Miami Heat at the end of November, and he impressed enough during preseason play to secure the Heat’s second two-way spot. The 24-year-old suffered a torn ACL last year that ended his season after just two appearances with the Bulls.
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Heat’s Max Strus: Joins Heat on Exhibit 10 deal
Max Strus signed a training-camp contract with the Miami Heat on Monday.A two-way player for the Bulls in 2019-20, Strus hit the open market after the Bulls elected to reserve their two two-way spots for Adam Mokoka and Devon Dotson in 2020-21. Strus made only two appearances with Chicago as a rookie before he was lost for the remainder of the regular season after tearing the ACL in his left knee in December. The Heat’s decision to bring Strus aboard implies that he’s healthy, and he should get the chance to compete in camp for the second two-way spot Miami still has available. Paul Eboua and Breein Tyree are also candidates for the two-way spot.
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Bulls’ Max Strus: Suffers season-ending injury
Max Strus suffered a torn ACL and bone bruise in his left knee Saturday at the G League Winter Showcase and is expected to miss the next 8-to-12 months.Strus is on a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls, though he appeared in just two games for the Chicago this season, averaging 2.5 points in three minutes. He saw more run with the Windy City Bulls, putting up 18.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 13 matchups.
