Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Merrill hasn't played since Nov. 17, when he dropped 20 points (7-10 FG) in 28 minutes during a 118-106 win over the Bucks. It's unclear when he'll suit up next, but he'll have a few days off before the Cavaliers return to action during their NBA Cup consolation schedule.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Remaining out vs. Portland
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Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Merrill is set to miss his eighth consecutive contest and remains without a timetable for a return to game action. The sharpshooter's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Spurs.
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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: Absence streak to continue
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Merrill (hand) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Monday will mark a fourth consecutive absence for Merrill, whose next opportunity to return from a hand sprain comes Friday in Atlanta. With Cleveland missing several members of its backcourt Monday, Lonzo Ball should see enough time on the court to provide streaming value in deeper leagues.
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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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Catches fire from downtown
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Merrill closed Monday's 118-106 win over Milwaukee with 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 28 minutes.
Merrill's night was briefly interrupted by a hand injury suffered on one of the first possessions of the game, but he made a quick trip to the locker room before starting the second quarter. Milwaukee was unable to slow him down, as Merrill tied his season high in made triples while also setting a season best in rebounds. The Vanderbilt product has seen a noticeable uptick in opportunity with Darius Garland sidelined due to a toe injury, now averaging 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 3.0 made threes in four consecutive starts.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Returns vs. Milwaukee
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Merrill (hand) started the second quarter of Monday's game against the Bucks, per the broadcast.
Merrill headed back to the locker room after checking out of Monday's contest with 5:50 remaining in the opening quarter. However, he quickly returned to the bench before starting the second quarter and should be good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Exits to locker room Monday
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Merrill exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right hand injury in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Bucks, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill appeared to hurt his hand early in the contest, though he stayed in the game before eventually heading back to the locker room with 5:50 remaining in the opening quarter. If the sharpshooter is unable to return, Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Serviceable performance Saturday
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Merrill logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 108-100 win over the Grizzlies.
Merrill remained in the starting lineup for a third consecutive game, scoring double digits for the third time in the past four games. Even though Darius Garland continues to miss time due to a toe injury, Merrill has been unable to make the most of a favorable situation. At best, he should be viewed as a streaming option for anyone needing points and threes.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Starting vs. Miami
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Merrill will start Wednesday's game against the Heat.
With Donovan Mitchell (rest) sidelined, Merrill will get the starting nod at shooting guard. Over four starts this season, the sharpshooter has averaged 17.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 51.4 percent from three-point range in 25.5 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available Wednesday
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Merrill (hip) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
After missing the last three games due to a hip issue, Merrill is ready to get back on the floor. In four games played this season, he is averaging 17.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 52.5 percent from the field and 51.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Iffy for Wednesday
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Merrill (hip) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Merrill has missed three consecutive games due to a hip issue. If he remains out, the team will likely turn to Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter to pick up the slack.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Remaining out vs. Atlanta
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Merrill (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right hip contusion. The sharpshooter's next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the 76ers. With Merrill sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Questionable for Sunday
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Merrill (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Merrill is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game due to a right hip contusion, and he's likely to be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If the sharpshooter is ultimately ruled out, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Exits to locker room Monday
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Merrill (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Pistons, Danny Cunningham of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Merrill checked out of Monday's contest with 6:36 remaining in the third. If he's unable to return, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Stays hot in win
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Merrill registered 17 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 victory over the Bucks.
Merrill's hot start to the season continued Sunday as the Cavaliers improved to 2-1 to open the campaign. He's looking like a bargain after signing a four-year, $38 million deal at the beginning of the offseason. Through three games, the sharpshooter is averaging 19.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 5.0 three-pointers on 51.5 percent shooting from the field.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Catches fire from deep
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Merrill racked up 22 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 131-124 win over Brooklyn.
Merrill has been dominant from beyond the arc in his first two appearances of the 2025-26 campaign, drilling 11 total threes over this brief stretch. He ended the night tied for second in scoring behind Donovan Mitchell's 35-point performance and also managed to make an impact on the opposite end of the court. Merrill has proven that he's more than capable of filling in while the Cavs deal with injuries to De'Andre Hunter (knee), Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot).
