It’s Max Strus’ turn. The Cavs have had multiple starters at small forward this season. Twenty-six games for Dean Wade. Sixteen with Isaac Okoro in that spot. Even sixth man Caris LeVert has made two starts.

Last Friday, PF Dean Wade suffered a bone bruise in his right knee vs. the 76ers. Wade has been out since then and Max Strus has been plugged into the starting lineup. NBA insider Chris Fedor reported that Wade could miss multiple weeks with this knee injury. Not ideal for the Cavaliers.

Nears double figures in first start

The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken the NBA by storm this season, transforming a promising young core into one of the league’s most exciting contenders.

Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have largely avoided any major injuries up to this point in the season. However, the Wine and Gold are now dealing with a pair of critical player injuries, and some of them have already been ruled out for the Cavaliers' matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Coach Kenny Atkinson did not have to berate his players during the interlude between the 136-131 loss to the Rockets Jan. 25 and the game with the Pistons Jan. 27 because his players berated

If he can't play on the road in Friday's game in Philadelphia, Max Strus ... the Cavaliers while dealing with a right calf strain. The 23-year-old rising star is having a strong year for Cleveland ...

The Cavs battle the Suns with a 3:30 tip-off as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule. Follow along here for updates and highlights from the game.

Jarrett Allen chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds, and Max Strus had 13 points off the bench ... baskets by Niang and Mitchell began a 9-2 Cleveland run, pushing the Cavaliers' lead to 35-28. Mitchell's midrange jumper with 5.6 seconds left gave ...

The new Donovan Mitchell bobblehead will be given to attendees at next week's game against the Boston Celtics.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finding their footing again after weathering their toughest stretch of the season. Following three consecutive losses, they regained their rhythm with a victory against the Detroit Pistons.