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Likely available Saturday Strus (shoulder) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs.

Impact Strus continues to be listed as probable with a shoulder injury but has appeared in 10 straight games (five starts). During that stretch, the sharpshooter has averaged 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Needs 14 shots to score 12 points Strus racked up 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 111-108 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro carried the Heat to victory in this game, but Strus delivered a decent stat line off the bench, even if his shooting numbers were inefficient. Strus' splits have looked contrasting when comparing his performances as a starter and as a bench option. While he's scored in double digits in each of his last six starts, he's posted single-digit figures in his previous five outings off the bench. He's averaging just 7.9 points per game while shooting 31.5 percent from the field in December, so fantasy managers shouldn't be happy with his recent outings.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected Strus (shoulder) will play in Thursday's tilt with the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Strus will receive a second straight start with Kyle Lowry (rest) out for the contest. However, Jimmy Butler (knee) and Tyler Herro (ankle) will also be active and are expected to command the majority of the offensive load. Strus is still a solid streaming option and has averaged 13.5 points and 2.8 3PM in 31.6 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable Thursday Strus is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets despite a right shoulder impingement.

Impact Strus has held a probable designation for weeks at this point and hasn't missed a game since Nov. 25, so there is little reason to anticipate anything different Thursday. Strus could also be in for healthy minutes, with numerous others potentially sitting out.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Strus (shoulder) is in the starting five for Wednesday's matchup with the shoulder.

Impact Strus has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement. The 26-year-old forward will replace Jimmy Butler (knee) in the starting five against the Thunder.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Thunder Strus is probable to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder despite a right shoulder impingement.

Impact Strus is expected to play Wednesday along with Tyler Herro (ankle), Duncan Robinson (ankle) and Victor Oladipo (knee). The 26-year-old guard will likely contend with Caleb Martin for a starting spot against the Thunder due to Jimmy Butler's (knee) absence.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team from deep off bench Strus accumulated nine points (3-12 FG, 3-12 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Monday's 87-82 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Strus finished with a team-high mark from three, leading the Heat bench in scoring in Monday's win. Strus has made three or more shots from deep on 16 occasions this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Indiana Strus (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against Indiana.

Impact Strus' status doesn't come as a major surprise, as he was listed as probable ahead of the matchup. He's come off the bench in four of the last five contests and has averaged 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 24.4 minutes per game during that time.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Max Strus Expected Back In The Rotation Tonight Against Indiana Pacers Strus did not play in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Deemed probable for Monday Strus (shoulder) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Strus is tending to a right shoulder impingement, but he hasn't missed a game since Nov. 25 and is unlikely to sit out the start of the Heat's four-game road trip. Over his past seven appearances (three starts), Strus has averaged 10.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Max Strus Upgraded From Probable To Available For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Strus will remain in the lineup despite shoulder issue

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Heat's Max Strus Upgraded From Probable To Available For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Strus will remain in the lineup despite shoulder issue

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gets green light Strus (shoulder) will play in Saturday's matchup against the Spurs.

Impact Strus was handed a probable designation heading into the game, so things were seemingly trending in this direction. He has averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 29.2 minutes in his previous six games.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Spurs Strus (shoulder) is probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Strus continues to deal with a right shoulder impingement, but it shouldn't prevent him from playing. Over the past six games, he's averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench Strus (shoulder) will play but not start in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strus was probable coming into the game but was not listed in the starting five. Instead the Heat will opt to start Dru Smith to keep Victor Oladipo (knee), Duncan Robinson (ankle) and Strus together in the second unit. However, Strus will still likely see a significant workload in the absence of Kyle Lowry (rest) and Gabe Vincent (knee).

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Strus (shoulder) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Strus continues to manage a left shoulder injury, but he's expect to suit up for a fifth straight contest. During that stretch, he's drawn three starts and averaged 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does damage from deep Strus had 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 116-96 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Strus scored nine of his 11 points from downtown after struggling from beyond the arc over his last two games coming into Tuesday (2-for-10). His performance against Detroit marked the first time he's scored in double figures in December, and he turned in his usual production on the glass and as a passer. Strus has averaged 12.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steal over his last seven matchups.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting five Tuesday Strus (shoulder) is in the starting lineup Tuesday versus Detroit.

Impact The forward is back in the starting lineup for the first time since posting 23 points against the Celtics on Nov. 30. Strus is averaging 14.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists this year.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Tuesday Strus (shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Strus continues to manage a left shoulder injury, but he's expected to suit up for the second half of Miami's back-to-back set Tuesday. The sharpshooter has come off the bench over the past two games and connected on just two of 11 shot attempts during those contests.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Strus (shoulder) is playing Monday against Memphis, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact As anticipated, Strus will play through a right shoulder injury. He'll come off the bench Monday night.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami visits Memphis following overtime win against Boston

Miami visits the Memphis Grizzlies following the Heat's 120-116 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to play through injury The Heat list Strus as probable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies with a right shoulder impingement.

Impact Strus is one of seven Miami players listed as probable or questionable for Monday's contest, but all are expected to be available for at least one half of the back-to-back set, which wraps up Tuesday with a home game against the Pistons. With Jimmy Butler (knee) putting an end to a seven-game absence in the Heat's 120-116 win over the Celtics on Friday, Strus moved to the bench after playing off the top unit in each of his last 12 contests. The demotion came with a steep reduction in playing time, as Strus logged 21 minutes against the Celtics after averaging 36.1 per contest during the 12-game run as a starter.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Given green light Strus (shoulder) will play Friday at Boston.

Impact Although Strus is active, he will shift back to the bench with Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler back in action. However, he will still garner a solid workload given his sixth-man status.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE