Cavaliers explore trading Max Strus in potential four-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly considering a trade involving Max Strus as part of a four-team deal. Strus has been seen as a valuable asset during the offseason. The proposed trade is aimed at acquiring Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors. A sign-and-trade agreement is deemed the only viable way for Cleveland to secure Kuminga, who seeks a deal over $20 million annually. If negotiations for Kuminga do not progress, the Cavaliers may pivot to Denver Nuggets star Peyton Watson, who is also under consideration as a target.
- •Cavaliers may trade Max Strus as part of a blockbuster deal.
- •Targeting Jonathan Kuminga from the Warriors in potential sign-and-trade.
- •Negotiations with Denver over Peyton Watson may complicate trade talks.
- •Cleveland seeks to improve depth and versatility on the wing.
- •Trade could benefit all four teams involved.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers predicted to trade Max Strus for $46M ex-Warriors champion in blockbuster 4-team deal
"The Cleveland Cavaliers have had Max Strus as a tradable piece all summer. In this deal, the Cavaliers trade him for one of their top priorities in a monster four-team deal.
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