Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

No restrictions for Game 1 Merrill (neck) is not expected to face any minute restrictions in Game 1 of the team's series versus the Suns, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Merrill sat out the final three games of the regulear season due to a neck strain. Barring any setbacks, he should be available for his usual workload. The 27-year-old averaged 17.5 minutes per game during the regular season.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return for Game 1 Merrill (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

Impact Merrill sat out the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain, but he'll be able to suit up to begin the playoffs. The 27-year-old averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game during the regular season.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Merrill (neck) went through Wednesday's practice without issue, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Merrill missed the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain. However, Merrill's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Merrill (neck) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Merrill will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to a neck strain. His next chance to suit up will come in Cleveland's first-round matchup in the playoffs.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Merrill (neck) won't play Friday against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Merrill was added to the injury report as doubtful, and this latest update confirms that he'll remain sidelined. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday Merrill (neck) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Merrill suffered a neck strain Sunday against the Clippers and will likely be unavailable for a second consecutive game Friday. Assuming he's sidelined, his final chance to return during the regular season will be against Charlotte on Sunday.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Merrill (neck) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Merrill has been downgraded from doubtful to out Wednesday after suffering a neck strain while attempting to take a charge versus the Clippers. His next chance to play is Friday's matchup with Indiana.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out against Memphis Merrill (neck) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Merrill is expected to miss his first game since Feb. 28 on Wednesday due to a neck strain. The 27-year-old guard's likely absence could open up more minutes for Craig Porter, Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with neck injury Merrill missed Tuesday's practice due to a neck injury, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Merrill suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday's loss to the Clippers while attempting to take a charge on Paul George. "He almost got like a whiplash type of thing," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. Merrill's official status for Wednesday's game against Memphis has yet to be released.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 18 points from bench Merrill recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 win over the Jazz.

Impact Merrill was lethal from the perimeter, converting six three-pointers in a masterful run with the second unit. Merrill's success is entirely dependent on the long ball, and with a 41.1 percent conversion rate on the season, positive totals usually come his way with a high shot volume beyond the arc.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

👌 Sam Merrill with SIX three balls against the Jazz! #LetEmKnow #Cavs #SamMerrill #Shorts

APRIL 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Hits five threes vs. Charlotte Merrill registered 17 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Wednesday marked the eighth time this season Merrill has hit five or more threes in a game. He's gone 9-for-19 from beyond the arc over his last two games following an 0-for-6 outing against the Heat on March 24. Merrill has played 20-plus minutes in 12 of his last 14 games, and he is averaging 9.5 points on 36.1 percent three-point shooting, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 24.6 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs Hit 13 First Half Threes Against Charlotte

MARCH 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Hits four threes off bench vs. Heat Merrill tallied 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt) and one rebound over 21 minutes in Wednesday's 107-104 loss to Miami.

Impact Merrill has gone 14-for-30 from three over his last four games and has played at least 20 minutes in six-straight contests. With Donovan Mitchell (nose) and Max Strus (knee) sidelined, Caris LeVert has been inserted into the starting lineup, meaning that Merrill will be the first guard off the bench for the Cavaliers in the short term.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Merrill logged 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds and nine assists over 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 116-95 win over New Orleans.

Impact The nine assists were a career high for the 27-year-old guard, as Merrill played at least 18 minutes for the eighth straight game. That could end up being the high point of his latest run, however -- with Donovan Mitchell back on the court after missing the first seven of those games, there won't be as big a role available for Merrill in the Cleveland backcourt. He's proven he can make a contribution, but it might take another injury to put him back on the fantasy radar,

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs Need To Get Sam Merrill Back On Track Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill finds himself in his first true shooting slump.

MARCH 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Not starting Wednesday Merrill isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Merrill drew a start Tuesday and scored six points (2-7 FG) in 30 minutes. However, he'll head to the bench, as Cleveland is opting to start Georges Niang, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen in the frontcourt, as Evan Mobley (ankle) is slated for a multi-week absence. Over his last three appearances, Merrill has averaged 13.0 points in 28.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the start Tuesday Merrill will start in place of Max Strus (knee) for Tuesday's game versus Boston.

Impact Merrill profiles as a pivotal weapon to combat the lethal shooting of Boston's starting five. The 27-year-old has posted 11-of-22 three-point shooting across his last two contests. He starts alongside Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro in a shorthanded Cleveland rotation.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill Highlights | Cavs vs Knicks | 3.3.2024

MARCH 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Cavs Opinion: Sam Merrill Deserves More Minutes Sam Merrill’s role in the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation has been diminishing but he’s proven he deserves more minutes.

MARCH 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes four threes in win Friday Merrill finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 110-100 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Merrill contributed offensively with his outside shooting, registering his ninth game with four or more three-pointers made. The former Utah State standout went through a rough patch in February, averaging just 4.8 points per game, but he still shot 44.1 percent from three-point range, so it was more a case of him not getting enough touches instead of struggling with his mechanics. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Merrill doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside due to his limited role off the bench, though in a best-case scenario, he's better suited to be a decent streaming alternative for managers in need of three-point stats in category-based formats.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' Sam Merrill Gets Back Into The Fold In Win Over Pistons Last night, the Cleveland guard recorded his most points, three-pointers, and minutes played in a game since January 24.

MARCH 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not on Thursday's injury report Merrill (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Impact Merrill missed the Cavaliers' final game before the All-Star break due to an illness, but he should be back in action as the team returns from the layoff. If Donovan Mitchell (illness) is sidelined, Merrill could see a slight uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Garland, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill Final Injury Status For Cavs-Bulls Darius Garland, Dean Wade, and Sam Merrill’s injury status for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Out for Wednesday Merrill (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Merrill will sit out Cleveland's final game heading into the All-Star break with an illness, but he should be fine for their next game on February 22. He's not a large enough part of the rotation for his playing status to impact fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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