Merrill supplied 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Pistons.
Returning from a one-game absence due to a minor ankle issue and moving back into the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 27, Merrill lit it up from long range. The 29-year-old wing has drained multiple three-pointers in five of his last six games (four starts), averaging 13.7 points, 3.5 threes, 3.0 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per game during that span.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Entering starting five
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Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Pistons on Sunday.
Merrill was able to shrug off a left ankle injury to play Sunday, and he'll make his 12th start of the season due to the absence of Jarrett Allen (illness). As a starter this season, Merrill is averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 3.7 threes and 0.8 steals over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available to play
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Merrill (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill will return from a one-game absence, and he could see a slight uptick in minutes with Jarrett Allen (illness) unavailable. On the season, Merrill is averaging 13.2 points, 2.5 assists and 3.3 triples per contest.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Trending toward playing Sunday
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Merrill (ankle) is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons but is trending toward being available, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill missed Friday's win over the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain, but the sixth-year pro is on the right track to return for Sunday's game. His return would mean less minutes to go around for Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter and De'Andre Hunter.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Iffy for Sunday
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Merrill (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Merrill is considered day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Nuggets. If Merrill is unable to give it a go, there will be more minutes available for guys like Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't go Friday
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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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Good to go against Suns
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Merrill (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
As expected, the sharpshooter is shedding a probable designation due to left hip soreness. Across his most recent five appearances, Merrill has averaged 11.0 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Probable for Wednesday
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Merrill is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to left hip soreness.
Merrill is expected to play through the issue Wednesday, and the Cavaliers are likely to confirm his status closer to tipoff. The sharpshooter has averaged 11.0 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available to return
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Merrill (mouth) has been cleared to return to Monday's game against San Antonio, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill was officially diagnosed with a lip laceration, but the issue won't keep him from Monday's action. He should be fully available the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Heads to locker room
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Merrill exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Spurs with an apparent mouth injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill appeared to be bleeding from his mouth after being hit in the face. He'll be taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Starting Tuesday
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Merrill will start against the Pelicans on Tuesday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Merrill will return to the starting lineup in just his second appearance following a 14-game absence due to a sprained hand. As a result, Jaylon Tyson will come off the bench. Merrill logged 26 minutes in Monday's win over the Hornets, during which he posted four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available against Hornets
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Merrill (hand) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill will make his first appearance since Nov. 17 after sitting out for over a month with a hand sprain. It's fair to expect some kind of minutes restriction for the sharpshooter in his return, considering the lengthy absence. Merrill has averaged 13.9 points, 2.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 3.7 three-pointers per contest in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has shot 44.4 percent from downtown.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Still out with hand sprain
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Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right hand sprain.
The Cavaliers haven't offered any details about a timeline for a return for Merrill, who hasn't been available since the Nov. 17 win over the Bucks. Until that happens, the sharpshooter can be considered week-to-week. Merrill's absence has played a big part in the emergence of Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per contest over his last 11 games.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Ruled out for Sunday
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Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Merrill will miss his 12th consecutive contest due to a sprained right hand. The Cavaliers haven't indicated how close Merrill is to playing again, but with two full days off coming after Sunday's contest, the shooting guard may have a chance at returning to action Wednesday in Chicago.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Remaining out vs. Wizards
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Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.
Merrill is in line for his 11th straight absence while recovering from a sprained right hand. His next opportunity for a return will arrive Sunday against the Hornets.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Another absence coming
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Merrill (hand) will not play Monday against the Pacers.
Merrill will be sidelined for a seventh straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. He can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Sitting out again Friday
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Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Merrill will miss a fifth consecutive game Friday and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against Boston.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Remaining out vs. LAC
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Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Merrill will miss his third consecutive contest due to a sprained right hand, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Raptors. With the sharpshooter remaining sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't play Wednesday
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Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Houston, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill was previously listed as questionable, though he'll end up missing Wednesday's contest. His absence is expected to open up more opportunities for Lonzo Ball, Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter. Merrill had started four straight games before Wednesday. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Pacers.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Questionable with hand sprain
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Merrill (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
A sprained right hand is jeopardizing Merrill's chances of suiting up Wednesday. The sharpshooter has started four consecutive games for the Cavaliers, so Dean Wade and De'Andre Hunter would likely be needed to soak up some extra minutes if Merrill is ultimately unable to play against Houston.
