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Yahoo
23-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Lakers part ways with LeBron for star guard, 39% 3-point shooter in this wild trade
Is LeBron James going to request a trade out of Los Angeles? The Lakers are certainly not committed to building around LeBron anymore. Nobody would blame either side if they decided that parting ways was best for both sides. That's why everyone has been keeping their ear to the ground for LeBron trade rumors. One LeBron trade was proposed by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. He created '3 Trade Packages To Bring LeBron James Home to Cleveland Cavaliers,' and this one could be worth considering. 'Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F LeBron James, G Bronny James, 2027 first-round pick (top-2 protected from Dallas Mavericks, via Hornets) and save $27.4 million Los Angeles Lakers Receive: PG Darius Garland, G/F Max Strus Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Jarrett Allen Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Grant Williams, F Dean Wade, 2027 first-round pick (lottery-protected from Miami Heat, via Hornets)' This trade could work out for everyone. LeBron would head home and instantly make the Cavaliers even more favored to win the Eastern Conference. He would also get to bring his son along with him. The Lakers would receive Darius Garland and Max Strus in return for giving up their second-best player. It might still be worth it. Garland is a budding young star, and Strus is the perfect Lakers role player. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp This LeBron-Cavaliers trade has the potential to make everyone happy. The Cavaliers would probably be the ones to hold this up as giving up Garland, Allen, Strus, and Dean Wade would probably be too rich for their blood. More NBA: LeBron James trade idea to Cavs involves 2x All-Star, role players to Lakers


CBS News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Cavaliers guard, Hickory Hills native Max Strus held annual summer camp at Stagg High School
A Hickory Hills native is making a difference in his hometown and beyond. Local basketball star Max Strus visited his old stomping grounds this week. The Cavaliers guard hosted his annual summer camp at his alma mater, Stagg High School. Hundreds of second through eighth graders got to spend quality time with the former Charger, who prioritizes giving back. It's been a fun and successful week at Stagg High School, with more than 400 campers attending the fourth annual Max Strus Basketball Camp. "Being able to have this camp in our community and give back is something we look forward to and talk about all year," he said. Giving back through the camp has been a big focus for Max the past three years. Over $100,000 has been donated to The Andrew Weishar Foundation in that time, whose goal is to ease the financial burden of families battling cancer. "Well obviously, the Weishar family is near and dear to my heart known Nick and the family since I was 10, 12 years old so always want to help them always want to be a part of it," Strus said. But Strus hasn't stopped there. In January, he started a new nonprofit. The Max Strus Family Foundation has already donated $100,000 in seven months to programs in Miami, Cleveland, and Chicago—cities the DePaul alum has played in during a pro career that began in Hickory Hills. "The support is always unreal from the hometown. Even when I'm playing during the season, I always know my community has my back. To come home every summer and to really feel the love and to see the same kids over and over again, the same families we're all kind of building our own community within," he said. Being at Stagg High School brings back memories for Max, with the camps being a bit of a full-circle moment for him, too. "Every time I walk in here, I just remember the times that I had coming in the gym going to Stagg basketball camp and enjoying those times with my friends. Now to be able to put on my own camp and run it with my family is truly nothing short of special," he said. On the court, Max has been working to make something special happen in Cleveland. In two years as a starter for the Cavs, he's been a part of teams that have made back-to-back conference semifinal appearances. "We definitely have a chip on our shoulder, which is good. You go through failures go through adversity it's just about how you bounce back last season didn't end as we wanted it to I think we have a talented team that could do some special things," he said. It turns out that one of Max's new teammates with Chicago ties has already found a way to make an appearance at his camp. "Lonzo is like a main focal point of this camp. I feel like it's been two days so far and there's Lonzo Ball jersey's everywhere. I'm super happy to be able to play with him pass first point guard who can ask for anything better than that as a shooter so super happy to get to know him and for him to be a part of our team," he said. Any team Max plays for will be well-supported in Hickory Hills. The Max Strus Family Foundation donated $50,000 to the Andrew Weishar Foundation this year. His foundation aims to support programs with a focus on mental health advocacy, cancer support, education, and youth sports.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
'We got to get tougher': Cavs identify main reason for their playoff elimination vs Pacers
INDEPENDENCE — Two years after the Cavaliers were bullied out of the NBA playoffs by the New York Knicks, Cleveland's lack of toughness has returned to the forefront. This is a conversation the top-seeded Cavs are driving on the heels of their 4-1 series defeat to the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers in a best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal. Advertisement 'We got to get tougher — mentally, physically,' Cavs small forward Max Strus said Wednesday, May 14, less than 24 hours after Cleveland's season ended way earlier than it expected. Toughness comes in different forms. Unlike against the Knicks in 2023, the Cavs weren't crushed by the Pacers in rebounding. The Cavs actually outrebounded the Pacers 229-208 in their second-round matchup, including 70-35 on the offensive end of the floor. As far as game-by-game results go, the Cavs won the rebounding battle twice, lost it twice and tied with the Pacers once. In this year's playoffs, the toughness the Cavs sought had more to do with focus, fight, composure and assertiveness. It was tied to keeping up with the Pacers' elite transition offense and handling their full-court defensive pressure. Indiana's relentless pace clearly wore down Cleveland on multiple fronts. Advertisement 'If you look at the series, we kind of weren't ready for Game 1,' Strus said. 'I think the Miami series [sweep in the first round] didn't really prepare us for that, and we kind of slept on that and didn't come out with the same force and aggression. 'Then Game 2, can't lose that one. The toughness in teams and knowing how to win and toughing games out, that's where it is. You got to close those games out when you're up. [In Game 5] we were up [19 points] in the first half. In the playoffs, those got to be wins, and that's where we needed to grow and learn as a team and kind of understand that.' Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) celebrates a basket during Game 3 of a second-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on May 9, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cavs playoffs: Jarrett Allen not derailed by injury this time, but postseason performance a letdown Advertisement Strus knows what is required in the postseason because he went to the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat in 2023, yet he is hardly the only member of the 2024-25 Cavs kicking himself about a lack of collective toughness. The topic became a central theme of player season wrap-up news conferences at Cleveland Clinic Courts. A small sampling ... All-Star point guard Darius Garland : 'The mental toughness, the physical toughness that we've been through before and just trying to get over that hump. … It's hard getting over that hump, so we've got to figure out what can we do to make that next step.' Forward Dean Wade : '[The Pacers] kind of absorbed the punches we were throwing and just kind of stayed in the fight. And then whenever we got tired, they just kind of took over.' Center Tristan Thompson: 'Every matchup [in the playoffs] is about which team can be more physical. The possessions go down. The physicality goes up. The whistle is blown less. So it's about physicality, mental toughness, who's going to play hard and compete for longer. I think you've got to give the Pacers credit. They competed at a higher level with physicality for longer.' Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus during Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal May 11, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. More Cavs: Cleveland Cavaliers need Evan Mobley to be top player, not 'nonexistent' in playoffs For the Cavs, exhibiting toughness at times in the regular season has yet to consistently translate to requisite playoff grit. So how can the Cavs become tough enough to flourish when it really counts? Advertisement 'I think it can be learned through tough times,' Strus said. 'That's with anything in life. When you go through tough times, tough things, you kind of learn more about yourself and kind of who you want to become and who you are from those experiences.' Strus called the Cavs being eliminated by the Pacers in Round 2 'a wasted opportunity.' All he can do now is hope the Cavs come back with a vengeance in the playoffs this time next year. 'You can talk about it all you want,' Strus said. 'But until you actually show up and be about it, talking don't really matter.' Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@ On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs confess 'we got to get tougher' to succeed in NBA playoffs


New York Post
14-05-2025
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- New York Post
Max Strus' sad group text blows up after stunning Cavaliers elimination
Cavaliers wing Max Strus showed up physically, but that's about it. Facing the daunting task of being down 3-1 to the Pacers in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals, the Cavaliers needed a miracle, which never came as they were eliminated in Game 5, 114-105. Strus attempted to rally the team ahead of the elimination game, sending a group text to his teammates saying, 'If you don't believe, don't show up for work.' Advertisement Max Strus followed that up going 0/9 from the field and scoring zero points. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The reserve wing then followed that up by going a putrid 0-for-9 from the field and scoring zero points while adding seven rebounds and two assists. The story was told live on the TNT telecast before Game 5 by reporter Jared Greenberg. Advertisement 'A group text message was sent out to every single Cavalier player,' Greenberg said before reading the message, later adding that Strus did not believe the Cavaliers were done. The usually reliable sharpshooter had played well in the series from an offensive perspective, scoring 12.2 points per game, and entered Game 5 shooting 40 percent from 3-point range, the second-best figure on the team. Strus will now be watching the rest of the playoffs from home as the Pacers move on to face the winner of the Knicks vs. Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Advertisement The Knicks hold a 3-1 series edge with Game 5 in Boston on Wednesday night. Cleveland now heads into the offseason wondering what went wrong as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The series took a stunning turn when the Cavaliers blew a seven-point lead in the final 48 seconds of Game 2, sending them into a 2-0 deficit they were unable to fight back from. TNT's Jared Greenberg reads Max Strus' text message during the pregame show of Game 5. X ,@haterreport Advertisement The Cavaliers also dealt with health issues as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, DeAndre Hunter, and Evan Mobley battled injuries in this series.


Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers (05/11): Box score, player stats, game summary and more
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers. Image via:The Indiana Pacers secured a solid 129-109 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 11th. Their Game 4 win gave the Pacers a huge boost in the series. The Cavs, who won 64 games this season, now find themselves on the verge of elimination after falling behind 3-1 to Indiana. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers vs the Indiana Pacers matchup at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Cleveland Cavaliers: Box score and player stats Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Max Strus (SF) 22:28:00 4 9 44.4 3 7 42.9 0 0 0 1 5 6 3 1 0 2 2 11 -22 Evan Mobley (PF) 26:42:00 3 7 42.9 2 4 50 2 2 100 1 4 5 0 1 0 2 2 10 -27 Jarrett Allen (C) 20:19:00 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 100 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 2 2 -24 Donovan Mitchell (SG) 20:15 3 11 27.3 1 5 20 5 6 83.3 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 12 -35 Darius Garland (PG) 27:10:00 6 11 54.5 1 5 20 8 8 100 0 1 1 6 1 0 3 5 21 -21 Ty Jerome 17:51 2 3 66.7 1 1 100 2 2 100 0 2 2 0 0 0 3 2 7 -4 De'Andre Hunter 15:46 0 4 0 0 2 0 5 6 83.3 0 4 4 1 0 1 3 5 5 -10 Sam Merrill 13:32 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 2 100 1 2 3 1 0 0 4 2 2 -9 Dean Wade 11:09:00 1 2 50 1 2 50 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 3 3 3 -13 Isaac Okoro 18:51 5 6 83.3 2 2 100 1 2 50 2 2 4 0 1 0 2 2 13 15 Javonte Green 7:20 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 100 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 Tristan Thompson 12:00 1 2 50 0 0 0 1 2 50 6 0 6 0 1 1 1 3 3 12 Jaylen Tyson 12:00 2 6 33.3 2 3 66.7 5 6 83.3 2 0 2 3 1 0 2 2 11 12 Craig Porter Jr. 9:57 2 4 50 1 1 100 0 0 0 1 1 2 4 1 0 0 0 5 14 Chuma Okeke 4:40 1 1 100 1 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 9 TOTALS 30 70 42.9 14 35 40 35 40 87.5 10 31 41 20 8 4 22 28 109 -26 The Cleveland Cavaliers game summary The Cleveland Cavaliers struggled on both ends of the floor in their latest playoff matchup. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor They shot 42.9% from the field, going 30-for-70, and made 14 of 35 from three-point range. Their free throw shooting was solid at 87.5%, sinking 35 of 40 attempts. However, the offense never truly found its rhythm, and several key players had a tough night. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Full Highlights 1st Qtr | May 11 | 2025 NBA Highlights Donovan Mitchell had a rough game, scoring just 12 points while shooting 3-for-11 from the field. He also went 1-for-5 from three. Darius Garland led the team with 21 points, shooting 6-for-11 and going a perfect 8-for-8 from the line. Max Strus added 11 points, and Isaac Okoro chipped in 13, hitting all but one of his six shots. Despite a few strong individual efforts, the team's overall performance wasn't enough. Defensively, Cleveland couldn't keep up. Jarrett Allen played only 20 minutes and scored just 2 points. Evan Mobley added 10 points and 5 rebounds, but his impact was limited. The team allowed too many runs, and their -26 plus-minus reflected how outmatched they were throughout the game. Bench players like Jaylen Tyson and Ty Jerome tried to provide a spark, combining for 18 points. But turnovers and foul trouble continued to hurt the Cavs. They committed 22 turnovers and picked up 28 fouls. With the series slipping away, Cleveland now faces a tough road ahead. Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Aaron Nesmith 22:46:00 4 8 50 2 4 50 2 2 100 0 1 1 4 0 0 1 2 12 27 Pascal Siakam 21:01:00 9 10 90 2 2 100 1 1 100 1 5 6 3 1 0 1 2 21 29 Myles Turner 21:43:00 7 13 53.8 4 4 100 2 3 66.7 3 4 7 0 0 1 2 2 20 24 Andrew Nembhard 6:27 3 7 42.9 1 2 50 0 0 0 2 1 3 7 3 0 1 1 7 22 Tyrese Haliburton 26:21:00 3 8 37.5 1 5 20 4 5 80 0 5 5 5 0 0 2 1 11 27 Obi Toppin 20:44 9 14 64.3 1 4 25 1 3 33.3 1 4 5 2 0 0 3 2 20 9 Bennedict Mathurin 1:20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 T.J. McConnell 18:08 5 9 55.6 1 2 50 2 2 100 0 2 2 8 1 0 1 3 13 9 Thomas Bryant 8:55:00 1 2 50 1 1 100 2 2 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 5 -1 Ben Sheppard 5:25 5 10 50 2 6 33.3 2 2 100 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 5 14 -7 Jarace Walker 13:35 2 8 25 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 4 4 -15 Johnny Furphy 10:21 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 -15 Tony Bradley 7:37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7 James Johnson 7:37 1 2 50 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 -7 TOTALS 49 93 52.7 15 35 42.9 16 20 80 8 29 37 36 6 2 27 29 129 -26 Indiana Pacers game summary The Indiana Pacers had a strong offensive showing in their latest outing, putting up 129 points on 52.7% shooting from the field. Pascal Siakam led the way with a near-flawless performance, hitting 9 of 10 shots for 21 points in just over 21 minutes. He also added 6 rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Myles Turner chipped in 20 points, including a perfect 4-for-4 from three, along with seven rebounds. Obi Toppin matched Turner's scoring with 20 points off the bench on 64.3% shooting. Tyrese Haliburton didn't have a big scoring night, finishing with 11 points, but he played a solid all-around game. He added five rebounds and five assists while going 4-for-5 at the free throw line. Andrew Nembhard also contributed with seven points and 3 assists. T.J. McConnell provided a spark off the bench, scoring 13 points and dishing out eight assists in 18 minutes. Also Read: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets (05/11): Box score, player stats, game summary and more Ben Sheppard showed good scoring instincts, finishing with 14 points while hitting 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Pacers had 36 assists as a team, showing good ball movement. However, turnovers were an issue—they committed 27 of them, which helped the opponent stay in the game. On defense, they grabbed a total of 37 rebounds but only had two blocks and six steals.