The biggest change: Head coach Kenny Atkinson, known for his creative tactics and modern philosophies, replacing fired J.B. Bickerstaff who helped pull Cleveland from the rebuild rubble, turning it into a contender once again.

We’re not yet into the NBA season and already the Cavaliers are down one starter. That would be none other than small forward/wing Max Strus, who will miss at least the first 5-6 weeks with a sprained ankle.

There are questions about the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. The most recent for the Cavs is what to do after news broke that Max Strus would be sidelined with an ankle injury. Strus was expected to start on Opening Night as part of Cleveland’s standard starting five.

Shortly after the Cavs learned the severity of Max Strus’ ankle injury, new coach Kenny Atkinson started assembling Plan B. Strus was expected to start on Opening Night. It was going to be the same enthralling quintet — Strus,