In 2025-26 Max Strus of the Cleveland Cavaliers had a WAGE Score of 12, Sunk Cost, on a $15.9M salary: ranked 398 of 435 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 321st in production, 106th in salary, 373rd of 399 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 12 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 12 | $15.9M | 12 | Sunk Cost |
| 2024-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 50 | $15.2M | 52 | Going Rate |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 70 | $14.5M | 57 | Going Rate |
| 2022-23 | Miami Heat | 80 | $1.8M | 68 | Smart Money |
| 2021-22 | Miami Heat | 68 | $1.7M | 70 | Smart Money |