Strus Leaves Cavs for Lakers | Cleveland Cavaliers News

Max Strus is leaving Cleveland for the Lakers after three seasons with the Cavaliers, bringing his scoring punch, hustle, and championship pedigree from Miami. This move is part of a three-team trade that also sends Peyton Watson to Cleveland — a defensive upgrade expected to start immediately. Strus joins former Cavs teammate Darius Garland in LA, where he’ll slot into the wing rotation alongside new additions Brandon Ingram and Rui Hachimura. His 2023 season was hampered by injury, but he’s moving forward with high hopes. Strus will return to Cleveland as a visitor on New Year’s Eve — a bittersweet moment for fans who’ve watched him give everything. Meanwhile, the Cavs are focused on building depth with Watson, signaling a new era for both teams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2a8c03698e35df1