Chicago Bulls (2019–2020) After going undrafted in the
2019 NBA draft, Strus was named to the
Boston Celtics Summer League roster. He averaged 9.8 points per game and shot 45 percent from three for the Celtics. On July 22, 2019, Strus signed a
two-way contract with the team. On October 13, 2019, the Celtics announced that they had signed Strus to a standard NBA contract in order to sign
Tacko Fall to one of the team's two two-way roster spots. The roster move put Strus in direct competition with
Javonte Green for the final spot on the Celtics' opening day roster. He was ultimately cut shortly before the start of the regular season. After being waived by the Celtics, Strus signed a two-way contract with his hometown
Chicago Bulls on October 22, 2019. Strus made his NBA debut on November 22, 2019, against the
Miami Heat, playing the final five minutes of a 116-108 loss and scoring five points with one rebound. On December 23, 2019, the
Chicago Bulls announced that Strus suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and bone bruise on his left knee in an
NBA G League game for
Windy City Bulls in a 92–85 win over the
Lakeland Magic on December 21 and Strus was expected to be sidelined for about eight to twelve months. Strus ended his rookie season with five points scored in two NBA games played and averaged 18.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in thirteen G League games.
Miami Heat (2020–2023) On November 30, 2020, Strus signed a training camp contract with the
Miami Heat. The Heat converted his contract to a two-way contract on December 19, 2020, towards the end of training camp. On February 11, 2021, he came on in a game against the Rockets and scored 21 points on 5 of 8 three point shooting. On August 1, 2021, Strus joined the Heat for the
NBA Summer League and five days later, he signed a two-year contract worth $3.5 million to remain with the Heat. On April 14, 2023, Strus scored 31 points against the
Chicago Bulls after a loss against the Hawks in the play-in game. Short one point of his career-high, he and
Jimmy Butler combined for 62 points in a 102-91 win, sending the team to the 2023 playoffs. On May 6, Strus scored 19 points during a 105–86 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3 win against the
New York Knicks. On June 1, Strus finished scoreless after going 0 of 10 in a Game 1 NBA Finals loss against the
Denver Nuggets. Strus struggled in the Finals, where he averaged only 5.8 points a game on 23% shooting as the Heat lost the series in 5 games.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2023–present) in 2023 On July 6, 2023, Strus signed a four–year, $63 million contract with the
Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade agreement. On October 25, Strus made his Cavaliers debut, putting up 27 points with seven three-pointers made and 12 rebounds in a 114–113 win over the
Brooklyn Nets. His seven three-pointers made were the most achieved by a player in a debut in Cavaliers history. On February 27, 2024, Strus scored 21 points in a 121–119 win against the
Dallas Mavericks. In the span of 67 seconds late in the fourth quarter, Strus made five three-pointers including a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot from 59 feet. It was the second longest game-winning
buzzer beater since 1979, and Strus became the fourth player in the last 25 years to connect on five three-pointers in the last four minutes of a game. On October 19, 2024, the Cavaliers announced that Strus would miss the beginning of the season due to a right ankle sprain suffered in individual workouts during the preseason. He was held out for 6 weeks. Strus had already missed two preseason games from a right hip contusion. He made 50 appearances (37 starts) for the Cavaliers during the
2024–25 NBA season, averaging 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. On August 26, 2025, it was announced that Strus would miss 3-to-4 months after undergoing surgery to repair a
Jones fracture in his left foot. On March 15, 2026, Strus made his return from injury, putting up 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist in a 130–120 loss to the
Dallas Mavericks. ==Career statistics==