Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Cavaliers get Max Strus injury update that fans won’t want to hear
Cleveland Cavaliers fans are going to have to wait a bit longer until Max Strus makes his debut.
Strus suffered a Jones’ fracture in his foot during the offseason and has yet to suit up for the Cavaliers this season.
On Tuesday, the Cavs issued a statement that said Strus could be sidelined at least another month due to that injury to his left foot. According to the statement, Strus has made progress in his recovery, but additional time is required in order for the fracture to be fully healed.
“Strus will continue to advance in the rehabilitation and conditioning phase of his recovery along with ongoing medical treatment,” the statement from the Cavaliers said. “He is scheduled for a follow-up evaluation with Dr. David Porter, who performed the procedure, in conjunction with the Cavs’ medical and training staff, within the next four weeks.”
Following that evaluation within the next four weeks, further updates and next steps for Strus returning to the hardwood will be revealed.
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 6, 2026
Injury bug has plagued Cavs
The Cavs have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season, as Darius Garland was late to make his season debut due to the toe injury that he suffered in the postseason last year. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley have both missed extended time as well.
Recently, the team has worked towards better health and has played better basketball. Unfortunately, the Cavs find themselves 20-17, just three games above .500 as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
A four week evaluation timeline could put Strus’ season debut after the NBA trade deadline on February 5. Even though the Cavs have struggled, they might have a difficult time making significant upgrades to their roster due to constraints set forth by the second apron.
Certainly, head coach Kenny Atkinson and President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman will be keeping their fingers crossed that the Cavs can keep their head above water until Strus returns. Last season, Strus started with the Cavaliers. Upon his return, he’s expected to come off of the bench, which could be an adjustment.
Strus played in 50 games for the Cavaliers last season, averaging just under 10 points per game. His three-point shooting ability will be a welcomed addition to the Cavs, who have struggled from deep all season long.
Additionally, outside of Donovan Mitchell, Strus was Cleveland’s most reliable player during the team’s last two postseasons. The Cavs have a lot of pressure mounting to get through the second round this season.
Surely, the Cavs will hope that Strus will be healthy enough to have an impact when games matter most. In the meantime, the team needs to make sure they’re in a comfortable postseason position.
Cleveland, OH
2nd tornado confirmed after storms slammed Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The National Weather Service confirmed another tornado after Tuesday evening’s severe thunderstorms.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Chesterland in Geauga County with an estimated 100 MPH peak wind speed.
It touched down at about 5:49 p.m. and lifted at 5:51 p.m.
The tornado traveled 1.53 miles with a width of 120 yards, NWS confirmed.
Tornado warnings were issued in these counties:
- Cuyahoga
- Geauga
- Holmes
- Lake
- Stark
- Wayne
19 News reached out first responders in the areas where tornado sirens were set off, but there was no significant damage reported.
However, many remain without power on Thursday.
Check the outage maps by FirstEnergy, Cleveland Public Power, and AEP for the latest developments.
Get the latest on the severe weather on the 19 First Alert Forecast webpage
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Cleveland, OH
Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Trolls Fans With Hilarious April Fools’ Day Post
Dan Gilbert will forever be a hero in the city of Cleveland for the way he runs the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is not afraid to spend his money in the pursuit of winning. That is all fans can ask for in an owner.
His work in Cleveland makes it easy to forget he is a Michigan native and was specifically born in Detroit. Thus, the Michigan ties run deep.
That is why some fans may have been shocked when they saw a tweet Gilbert put out Wednesday morning. Yet all people had to do was check the calendar and read closely to figure out it was all a joke.
Introducing our proposed name for Cleveland’s new WNBA team… THE Ohio Wolverines.
The Midwest work ethic is a real thing. As someone who has spent a lot of time on both sides of the lake, I can tell you that Ohio and Michigan have far more similarities than differences.
We’re… pic.twitter.com/DC2cISudxh
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) April 1, 2026
His pitch? Calling Cleveland’s new WNBA team the “Ohio Wolverines.”
Dan Gilbert has fun at the expense of Cleveland fans
Gilbert even goes as far to suggest the Detroit WNBA franchise call itself the “Michigan Buckeyes.” What he is not joking about is calling Lake Erie “the Midwest’s own Mediterranean.” That is no April Fools’ exaggeration.
The replies seem to show most people understood it as a joke. Yet there are certainly people who were clearly duped, perhaps too prideful to share it on social media.
Gilbert has the grace and goodwill among Cleveland fans to make a joke like this. What would have happened if Jimmy Haslam made a joke on social media to this magnitude? That would have been enough to power local talk shows for a week.
The Dolans, owners of the Guardians, would also not find a big sense of humor among fans.
Gilbert’s spending allows him to get away with these fun pranks
The Cavaliers are among a handful of teams spending over $200 million in cash on player salaries this season. Guardians fans could only dream of such spending, and MLB does not even have a salary cap. Thus, fans are often on Gilbert’s side for his commitment to winning.
This post also reminds fans of the coming WNBA franchise, which will debut in 2028. That team will only add to Gilbert’s portfolio in the city.
His Cavs are also among the favorites to win the NBA title in 2026.
The excitement only continues in the summer, win or lose, as rumors of another LeBron return will loom over the franchise. Such a move would likely be the next time fans would be talking about a Dan Gilbert social media post.
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Tornado touched down in Wayne County on Tuesday night
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Wayne County as severe thunderstorms raced through Northeast Ohio Tuesday evening.
The Wayne County tornado touched down and lifted at 9:56 p.m.
It traveled .11 mile with a width of 75 yards and peak wind of 85 MPH, NWS confirmed.
Tornado warnings were issued in these counties:
- Cuyahoga
- Geauga
- Holmes
- Lake
- Stark
- Wayne
19 News reached out first responders in the areas where tornado sirens were set-off, but there was no significant damage reported.
However, thousands of people remain without power Wednesday.
Check the outage maps by FirstEnergy, Cleveland Public Power, and AEP for the latest developments.
Get the latest on the severe weather on the 19 First Alert Forecast webpage
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