Cavaliers pursue Max Strus trade after Dennis Schroder deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively seeking a trade involving Max Strus following their recent deal sending Dennis Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets. This trade aims to increase financial flexibility as the Cavaliers consider options to enhance their roster, including potential sign-and-trade scenarios for players like Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga. The Cavaliers aim for improved performance, particularly from stars such as Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, as they move through the offseason. Completing the deal for Strus, who has a contract worth $16.7 million, could facilitate these additional moves.
- •Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder to the Hornets.
- •Max Strus is on the trading block as he enters a contract year.
- •Cleveland seeks to add players like Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Strus's trade could enhance the team's financial situation for future deals.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers looking to make $16.7M move after Dennis Schroder trade
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