Kenny Atkinson admits the Cleveland Cavaliers could use different players as their starting small forward while Max Strus is injured.

Strus' first season in Cleveland was arguably the best of his career. He averaged 12.2 points per game (a career-high), 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from three, attempting 6.8 threes a game.

Cleveland Cavaliers starting small forward Max Strus will miss time with an injury. The Cavs announced the timetable.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will start opening night without their starting small forward. Max Strus will be sidelined with a sprained ankle until late November or early December, leaving a massive void in the Wine and Gold's starting lineup.