Max Strus is nearing his Cavs return, but how worried should Cleveland be about Jarrett Allen’s knee?

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the impending return of Max Strus, who has been upgraded to probable after missing the first 67 games of the season due to offseason surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot. They emphasize the need for low expectations, as Strus will likely be on a minutes restriction for the rest of the regular season to regain game fitness. The conversation also covers how Strus' return will impact team rotations, the challenges Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson faces in distributing minutes, and the "good problem" of having deep roster options heading into the playoffs. Additionally, they touch on the "mildly concerning" day-to-day status of Jarrett Allen's knee tendonitis, noting the team is being cautious due to their position in the Eastern Conference standings and success in the playoffs as a priority.

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