Max Strus Exits Clippers Preseason Game Early

The Los Angeles Clippers got an unwelcome scare in preseason as newly acquired forward Max Strus exited a game early.

Strus, acquired in August as part of a multi-team trade, is still working his way back from a Jones fracture suffered during 2025 offseason training. Any early exit for a player managing a foot injury will raise eyebrows, and the Clippers will be hoping this proves to be nothing more than precautionary.

The sharpshooting wing was brought to Los Angeles to space the floor and add two-way grit on the perimeter. His ability to knock down threes and defend multiple positions made him an attractive piece for a Clippers team with championship aspirations.

Jones fractures can be particularly stubborn, and the Clippers' medical staff will be taking no chances. Preseason is about getting healthy and building chemistry, not pushing through discomfort.

Los Angeles will likely provide an update on Strus's status in the coming days. For a team that has battled the injury bug in recent seasons, keeping its new additions on the floor is priority number one.