The Cavaliers, one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference, announced Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a small fracture in his left foot.

Cleveland Cavaliers wing Max Strus — who started all nine playoff games for the team last season and will have a key role in the rotation — will miss the first few months of the NBA season after undergoing foot surgery, the team has announced.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus is expected to miss at least the first three months of the season after having surgery Tuesday on his broken left foot.