Max Strus left the Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason game against the Golden State Warriors early on Sunday, October 4, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was a non-contact right foot injury for the forward, happening in the first quarter, and it is the last thing anyone wants to see.
Deja Vu? Strus’ Foot Trouble Returns Early
Strus was trying to cut across the top of the key to receive a pass from guard Darius Garland when the injury occurred. He was seen limping back to the locker room after seeing just five minutes of action. In that limited time, he missed his only shot attempt and collected a single rebound. This is a tough blow for Strus, especially after being acquired by the Clippers just this past August in a multi-team trade that also involved the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, and Washington Wizards.
What This Early Exit Means for Strus’ Clippers Start
The guard is expected to undergo further testing once the Clippers return to L.A. Last season, Strus averaged 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and two assists per game in 12 games played. Here’s the kicker: he also suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot during offseason training in 2025 while he was still with the Cavaliers. That kind of history has to be weighing heavily on everyone’s mind right now. All eyes will be on those test results when the team gets back to California.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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