MAX STRUS NEWS

Cleared for action Strus (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Strus was considered probable due to shoulder irritation, so it's not surprising to see him available for a 30th straight game. After back-to-back scoreless outings off the bench, Strus was reinserted into the starting lineup Tuesday and posted 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals. However, with the majority of Miami's regulars available, Strus figures to revert to a bench role Friday. Across 22 games as a reserve, he's averaged 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 26.4 minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Orlando Strus is probable for Friday's game against the Magic due to shoulder irritation, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Strus drew the start Tuesday against Boston and tallied 13 points, seven rebounds, two steals and an assist in 37 minutes, but he's banged up ahead of Friday's matchup. He'll likely be available against Orlando, but it's not yet clear whether he'll retain a starting role.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo has 30 points, Heat rallies past Celtics 98-95

Bam Adebayo had 30 points and 15 rebounds, including the jump shot that put Miami ahead to stay with 20.4 seconds remaining, and the Heat rallied from 14 down to beat the Boston Ce...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ira Winderman: How competitive chameleon Max Strus has kept the Heat afloat By doing anything and everything required, Max Strus carved out an NBA career from starting in Division II in college, going undrafted out o...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fails to score in loss Strus recorded zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Friday's 115-90 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Friday's blowout loss marked the first time all season that Strus has failed to score. His role has fluctuated due to the Heat's injuries, but he's been one of the most reliable sources of three-pointers in the NBA, ranking 17th in total makes. Before Friday's dud, Strus scored double figures across seven consecutive contests.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another strong effort Strus closed with 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), 10 assists and two rebounds across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-98 victory over New Orleans.

Impact The assist total was by far a season high for Strus, who hadn't delivered more than six dimes in any of his prior 43 appearances. While fantasy managers can't count on him for consistent production in that category, Strus remains an excellent streaming option for three-pointers. He produced 12 of his 16 points Wednesday from beyond the arc and has now hit multiple triples in six of his last seven outings.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Strus isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Strus will come off the bench with Tyler Herro (Achilles) back in the starting lineup following a three-game absence. As a reserve this season (18 games), Strus has averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.1 minutes, so he'll likely still see a sizable role against Atlanta.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first double-double Strus finished with 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists across 41 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Strus notched his first double-digit rebounding performance of the 2022-23 campaign, which also resulted in his first double-double. However, he couldn't quite find his shooting touch from three. Strus has put up 10 or more points in seven of his last eight games, averaging 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals over this stretch.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Heat rally, top short-handed Bucks, 108-102

Gabe Vincent scored a career-best 28 points, Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-102 in a matchup of short-handed teams

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balanced game in return as starter Strus logged 22 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 42 minutes during Tuesday's 112-111 win over the Thunder.

Impact Strus returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench Sunday, finishing as one of two Heat players to score 20 or more points while finishing three rebounds short of a double-double. Strus has tallied at least 20 points and five rebounds on four occasions this year.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting five Strus will start Tuesday's game against the Thunder, iIra Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The 26-year-old came off the bench Sunday against the Nets but will rejoin the starting lineup Tuesday for his 22nd start of the campaign. Strus is averaging 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 33.0 minutes as a starter this season and should have a similar workload versus Oklahoma City with Kyle Lowry (knee) and Tyler Herro (Achilles) unavailable.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Strus will come off the bench Sunday against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Strus will revert to his usual bench role with Tyler Herro returning from a one-game absence due to back spasms. As a reserve (17 games), Strus has averaged 11.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.1 minutes.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Strus will start Friday's contest against the Suns.

Impact Strus will start in place of Tyler Herro, who's been ruled out after experiencing back spasms. As a starter (20 games), Strus has averaged 14.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 32.8 minutes.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Strus will come off the bench Monday night against the Clippers.

Impact Strus drew a spot start Saturday night against the Jazz, but he'll return to a bench role Monday with Caleb Martin (quad) cleared to play. Strus put up 19 points in 33 minutes Friday in his last game as a reserve.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Herro's 3 as time expires gives Heat 126-123 win over Jazz

Tyler Herro made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Miami Heat a 126-123 victory over the Utah Jazz

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Strus will join the starting five for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Strus will enter the first unit with both Jimmy Butler (rest) and Caleb Martin (quad) sidelined for the contest. In 19 starts this season Strus has averaged 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 33.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Strus isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.

Impact Jimmy Butler will replace Strus in the starting five Wednesday. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 25.5 minutes across his last six games.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Max Strus Break Free Of December Shooting Slump Strus had 19 points, including five 3-pointers, in Monday’s victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Puts up 19 points in win Strus contributed 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt) and three rebounds across 25 minutes during Monday's 113-110 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact The Heat were quite shorthanded in this game due to the absences of players such as Jimmy Butler (ankle) and Bam Adebayo (illness), but they still got the job done and Strus played a big role on offense due to his efficiency as a shooter. Strus stepped his game up and reached the 15-point mark for the first time this month, and while this outing was certainly a step in the right direction, it's worth noting that Strus is still averaging just 8.7 points per game while shooting a meager 33.6 percent from the field across 12 December contests.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat hold off Timberwolves 113-110, get back to .500 mark

Max Strus scored 19 points, Kyle Lowry added 18 points and nine assists, and the Miami Heat got back to

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to starting five Strus is starting Monday against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Strus returns to the lineup as Miami will field a 13th different starting unit due to a plethora of absences. He has been struggling with his shot in December, failing to score more than 12 points in any game this month and making just 30.7 percent of his field goals across 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Strus will come off the bench Friday against the Pacers.

Impact Strus benefitted from the absence of Caleb Martin and Jimmy Butler in the team's most recent contest. However, with the team largely healthy Friday, Strus will return to a bench role.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

ASK IRA: Are Heat at a crossroads with Max Strus and his struggling stroke? Could Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra alter Max Strus' role?

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Ice-cold shooting performance Strus chipped in four points (1-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Strus couldn't buy a made field goal Tuesday, but he did dish out a season-high six assists. Over his past four games (all starts), he's averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 26.8 minutes per game, though he's shooting just 34.1 percent from the field and 22.6 from distance. Strus will likely revert to a reserve role when Kyle Lowry (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (illness) return to action.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday Strus (shoulder) is good to go for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Strus was deemed probable on the initial injury report, so his announced availability seemed the likely outcome. He could see additional minutes again Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) expected to miss and Kyle Lowry (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) already ruled out.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE