Selling an expiring Strus contract, in theory, doesn’t sound too hard. Cavaliers need to use Max Strus' contract as a trade chipLosing out on LeBron James really hurt the Cavaliers this summer. But a Strus trade could help them get better. The right trade may not exist right now, but by the deadline, it could pop up. Strus’ contract will be a great way to help teams shed salary, as he won’t be on the books past this year.