Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Nice heist for Cleveland given the $ they had to work with. Curious how they’ll pull off Strus. – 7:00 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
So Pistons (linked by many to Strus) trade for Joe Harris; Pacers (linked by many to Strus) use cap space on Bruce Brown; and Cavs (who have talked to Heat about Strus sign and trade) use part of midlevel on Niang. Hmmm. – 6:54 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Cleveland still hopes to work a sign-and-trade scenario to bring Max Strus to the Cavaliers, sources said, in addition to bringing back Caris LeVert and adding Georges Niang. – 6:54 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Niang’s 3 yr 26 M deal with Cavs comes out of nontaxpayer midlevel with Cleveland (per ESPN), leaving some mystery with Strus, who was set to get that midlevel according to one report in past few minutes – 6:49 PM

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
After a call to Caris LeVert, Miami Heat sharpshooter Max Strus will be one of the first calls the #Cavs plan to make. Sources tell cleveland.com that Strus is at the top of shooting-needy Cleveland’s wish list. cleveland.com/cavs/2023/06/c… – 5:43 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
There have been no sign and trade scenarios discussed with Vincent (though that could always change). Cleveland wanted Heat to take back a player it didn’t want in a Strus sign and trade and initially balked at Heat request for 2nd rounder; those conversations have been ongoing. – 5:21 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Where things stand, 45 minutes from free agency, with Strus (likely gone) and Vincent (who isn’t inclined to take Heat offer starting at between 7-8 M). Miami has a little while to raise offer if it changes mind; no indication if they will or lose Gabe: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 5:14 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — NBA free-agency countdown: Sign-and-trade moves with Heat’s Vincent, Strus? Landing spots for Lowry, Robinson? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/30/nba… – 5:11 PM

Rick Noland @RickNoland
Strus a decent player, but we may be falling prey to the different is better pitfall – 3:49 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
(Updated to address one of the latest rumors) NBA free-agency countdown: Sign-and-trade moves with Heat’s Vincent, Strus? Landing spots for Lowry, Robinson? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/30/nba… – 3:34 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The floor for Max Strus, as you might have guessed, is very clearly the full mid-level — $12.4M next season. It will be a shock if the team that lands him pays less than that, given some of the numbers being thrown around today. – 2:36 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Our final pre-free agency notebook is live @YahooSports, featuring a full breakdown of what broke down between James Harden and the Sixers; plus details on Bruce Brown, Strus, Kuzma, Lakers, Suns and everything in between: sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-free-… – 1:21 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
The latest from our continuously-updated Heat free agency blog, including latest on Vincent, Strus, Harden, more: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:20 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
NBA free-agency countdown: Sign-and-trade moves with Heat’s Vincent, Strus? Landing spots for Lowry, Robinson? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/30/nba… – 1:06 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Our Heat Day 1 free agency tracker continues to be updated. The latest on impending free agents Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, and more miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:05 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
In the circumstance that Vincent and Strus walk, they have to lean on some minimum veterans to replace most likely
The undrafted developments are great, but they always take a bit to flourish
Just like Gabe and Max did
So will be interesting how they pivot – 12:02 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Over the last two years Max Strus has shot 37.6% on 6.5 3-point attempts per game for the Miami Heat.
He shot 31.9% from 3-point range in this past playoffs for Miami on just under six attempts per game. – 11:40 AM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sign-and-trade transactions for Max Strus and/or Gabe Vincent could be useful for Miami to fill out roster if a significant move is then made, say for a Damian Lillard. Such sign-and-trade exemptions could then take place of the mid-level exceptions Heat no longer qualify for. – 11:27 AM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Pat Riley meets with Gabe Vincent in Southern California and encourages him to re-sign, but Heat offer clearly less than what Vincent would like, putting his return very much in doubt. And Strus likely gone; Heat holding sign and trade talks on him: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 11:07 AM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Per source, Heat has spoken to Cleveland and a third team about sign and trade involving Strus, with Strus going to Cavs in this scenario. Heat would get back small assets (not a player, in permutation discussed). – 10:52 AM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Everyone should thank Max Strus for his 31 points that kept the Heat from being eliminated by Chicago in play in round and wish him well when a Central Division or AFC North team or whoever pays him a ton of money in next couple days. Nice man & earned everything he got. – 9:35 AM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Free agent negotiations can begin today at 6 p.m.
Here’s a Heat-centric guide to free agency: Examining the Heat’s tricky salary-cap situation, what it could cost to keep Max Strus and/or Gabe Vincent, how this all affects the Lillard pursuit and more miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:19 AM

Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Max Strus would be a great addition for the Chicago Bulls in free agency this summer. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/29/chi… – 1:00 AM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
NBA matters are especially fluid this time of year — as James Harden’s opt-in in Philly just showed us — and league sources say A) Indiana is a new team to watch in the pursuit of Denver’s Bruce Brown and B) Indiana should NOT automatically be deemed Max Strus’ landing spot. – 9:30 PM