Strus remained an important floor spacer for Cleveland throughout the 2025-26 season, providing reliable perimeter shooting and veteran experience on one of the league's deepest rotations. Although he rarely posted eye-catching counting stats, his ability to stretch defenses and fit alongside Cleveland's star backcourt ensured a consistent role whenever healthy. The Cavaliers' offseason additions created additional competition for minutes, and that led to Strus being traded to the Clippers in mid-August in the deal that sent Peyton Watson to Cleveland. The trade shouldn't alter his fantasy projections significantly, though. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much beyond points and three-pointers, as his contributions in rebounds, assists and defensive categories remain modest. He's best viewed as a streaming option or late-round specialist for managers looking to add three-point production without sacrificing efficiency.