Max Strus

For the first time this season, "the Strus was loose" on Friday. A fixture in the starting lineup last season, he came off the bench against the Bucks and fired up eight shots (all 3-pointers) in 19 minutes. Once he's no longer restricted, Strus will be most valuable to category league managers needing points and 3-pointers. Plan for him to sit out Saturday's game against the 76ers, as it may be too soon for Strus to play both games of back-to-backs.

Wade moves into the starting lineup with Isaac Okoro sidelined with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. However, his fantasy value may not receive much of a boost, as Max Strus will make his season debut off the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.

Strus is coming off the bench and will be limited to around 20 minutes of action in Friday's game versus the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Strus announced that he was playing on social media, and Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed this during his pregame media availability. His minutes will be restricted, and how long that lasts will depend on how Strus's body reacts to the stress of playing in actual games.

Strus (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.