Cleveland Cavaliers' Max Strus expresses a single-minded focus for the 2025-26 season

Cleveland basketball insider Spencer Davies reports that Max Strus emphasized a singular, determined outlook for the Cavaliers as they approach the 2025-26 season.

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2025 September 3 . 2:47 PM

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Max Strus voices single-minded approach for the upcoming 2025-26 season

Cleveland Cavaliers' Max Strus expresses a single-minded focus for the 2025-26 season

Cleveland Cavaliers Set Sights on Championship in 2025-26 Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 season, with their sights firmly set on winning a championship. According to Max Strus and team insider Spencer Davies, the team's ultimate goal is to surpass their previous playoff performance and claim the NBA title[1][2][3].

The Cavaliers are carrying over a strong core from their impressive 64-18 record season, and they are determined to use last season’s playoff exit as motivation[1][2][3]. Max Strus, a key three-point threat for the team, emphasized that the team's focus is simply on "winning" and making it farther than they did the previous season[1][2][3].

Strus, who signed a four-year, $62.3 million deal with the Cavaliers ahead of the 2023-24 season, missed the first 27 games of the 2024-25 season due to a sprained right ankle. However, he played in 50 games for the team, making 37 starts, and shot .386% from three-point range during the season[1][2][3][4][5][6].

The Eastern Conference will be up for grabs in the 2025-26 season, with several top-level teams taking a step back. The Cavaliers aim to dominate the conference again, with the Knicks potentially being their only significant competition[7]. The team is using the momentum from the 2025 postseason as motivation, as they believe they underachieved in the playoffs during the 2024-25 season[8].

The coaching staff and players have confidence heading into the season, and everyone on the team is focused on achieving bigger and better things[9]. Max Strus recently held his annual basketball camp, no doubt inspiring the next generation of basketball players.

Unfortunately, the Cavaliers will face some challenges, as Boston's Jayson Tatum and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton will both miss the 2025-26 season due to torn Achilles tendons[10][11]. The team will have to work hard to overcome these absences and reach their ultimate goal.

If the Cavaliers play at their true potential in the playoffs, they may be competing in the Eastern Conference Finals or even the NBA Finals in 2026. Fans in Cleveland are eagerly awaiting the start of the season and the chance to see their team compete for the championship.