Strus is probable for Friday's game against the Magic due to shoulder irritation, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Fails to score in loss
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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.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Posts another strong effort
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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.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Back to bench
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Strus isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Secures first double-double
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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.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Balanced game in return as starter
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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.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Rejoins starting five
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Strus will start Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Back to bench Sunday
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Strus will come off the bench Sunday against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Starting Friday
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Strus will start Friday's contest against the Suns.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Back in bench role
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Strus will come off the bench Monday night against the Clippers.
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 during his last game as a reserve.
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Heat's Max Strus: Starting Saturday
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Strus will join the starting five for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Returns to bench
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Strus isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Puts up 19 points in win
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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.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Moves back to starting five
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Strus is starting Monday against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Not starting Friday
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Strus will come off the bench Friday against the Pacers.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Ice-cold shooting performance
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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.
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 averaged 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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Set to play Saturday
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Strus (shoulder) is good to go for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Likely available Saturday
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Strus (shoulder) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Needs 14 shots to score 12 points
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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.
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.
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Heat's Max Strus: Active as expected
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Strus (shoulder) will play in Thursday's tilt with the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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.
