Max Strus adjusts training routine to improve availability for the Clippers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Max Strus enters the upcoming NBA season with a modified offseason training approach aimed at preserving his health. After sustaining a Jones fracture in his left foot during a workout last summer, the forward was limited to 12 regular-season games for Cleveland in 2025. Strus stated he is reducing physical intensity during his summer preparation to ensure he remains available for more minutes during the 2026-27 season. The Clippers acquired Strus in August with the expectation that he will serve as a primary shooter on the wing. The team is currently navigating a period of significant transition that includes pending trades, heavy league-imposed fines, and coaching staff suspensions. With the season set to begin October 20, the Clippers rely on Strus to remain durable as they integrate him alongside point guard Darius Garland.
- •Max Strus changed his summer training routine to prioritize durability after his foot injury.
- •The Clippers acquired Strus in August in exchange for Ismael Kamagate and a 2027 second-round pick.
- •Strus shot 40.2 percent from three-point range during his brief 12-game appearance last season.
- •The NBA recently fined the Clippers $30 million and suspended Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank.
- •The season starts October 20, with training camps scheduled to open later this month.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers Fans Should Be Excited About Max Strus's Offseason Mindset
"A broken foot cost Max Strus most of last season, and the way he talks about this summer says the Clippers are getting a smarter version of him.
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