Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't go Friday

Merrill (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Merrill won't suit up Friday due to a sprained left ankle, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Pistons. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased playing time.