The 2023 playoffs were fun and exciting. A lot of players got to showcase their talents on the biggest stage and earn a name for themselves. Max Strus was one such player. Coming out of college, the DePaul guard went undrafted and bounced around the league signing two-way contracts and minimum deals.
In the 2021 offseason, the Heat signed Max Strus for a two-year deal and slowly he became a part of their regular rotation and became an integral part of the Heat’s improbable Finals run. Strus’s story is that of hard work and determination. After being signed and waived by multiple teams, Strus saw his opportunity and made the most of it. In the 2023 offseason while being an unrestricted free agent, Strus signed a 4-year, $62 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Let’s take a deeper look at that contract.
Max Strus’ contract breakdown
| Year | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Dead cap | Yearly cash |
| 2023-24 | $14,487,684 | NA | $14,487,684 | $14,487,684 | $14,487,684 |
| 2024-25 | $15,212,068 | NA | $15,212,068 | $15,212,068 | $15,212,068 |
| 2025-26 | $15,936,452 | NA | $15,936,452 | $15,936,452 | $15,936,452 |
| 2026-27 | $16,660,836 | NA | $16,660,836 | $16,660,836 | $16,660,836 |
How much is Max Strus getting paid?
On July 6, 2023, Strus signed a 4-year $62 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers with an average salary of $15,574,260. This is Strus’s first big contract in the NBA, after signing multiple deals which were either two-way contracts or minimum deals.
How much does Max Strus make in a minute?
Max Strus’s contract is worth $64 million over four years and he makes an average annual salary of around $15,574,260. This means Strus makes about $189,930 per game and about $3,956 per minute of basketball he plays. The average monthly expense for a person living in the United States is $3,189. So to put it in perspective, Max Strus makes what an average person needs to live for a whole month in one minute. That’s a lot of money!
Max Strus’ career earnings
So far, Max Strus has signed only minimum deals or two-way contracts. So far, Max Strus has earned $7.8 million in his NBA career. In his new deal, Strus is expected to make twice that amount in just one year. Truly an underdog story!
What are the terms of Max Strus’s contract?
Max Strus signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a 4-year, $62 million deal with an average salary of $15,574,260. Strus’s contract doesn’t have a player option but it includes a clause stating that Strus cannot be traded until December 15, 2023.
How much of Max Strus’s contract is guaranteed?
In Max Strus’s new contract, $62,297,040 is guaranteed.
Max Strus' contract history
This is Max Strus’s first real deal as before this he was signed on minimum and two-way deals. Let’s take a look at all his contracts.
| Year | Duration | Team | Contract worth |
| 2019-2019 | 1 year | Boston Celtics | Two-way |
| 2019-2019 | 1 year | Chicago Bulls | Two-way |
| 2019-2020 | 2 years | Boston Celtics | $2,416,291 |
| 2020-2020 | 1 year | Miami Heat | Two-way |
| 2020-2020 | 1 year | Miami Heat | $1,445,697 |
| 2021-22 | 2 years | Miami Heat | $3,421,816 |
FAQs
A. Max Strus is currently 28 years of age, as of May 2024.
A. Max Strus has recently signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A. Max Strus is 6 feet 4 inches tall.
A. Max Strus has signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $62 million over 4 years.
