Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

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

Questionable with illness Merrill is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls with an illness.

Impact Both Darius Garland (illness) and Merrill were late additions to the injury report. Merrill has played a minor role in February, averaging 12.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees seven minutes Merrill logged zero points (0-1 FG) over seven minutes during Monday's 118-108 victory over the Clippers.

Impact The Cavaliers are starting to get healthier, and Darius Garland (jaw) is expected back in the lineup Wednesday. Merrill has hit 42.8 percent of his three-pointers this season, but minutes could be hard to come by going forward.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Sam Merrill Has Helped Evolve Cavaliers Offense J.B. Bickerstaff Sam Merrill’s presence is creating more opportunities for his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hits eight threes off the bench Merrill produced 26 points (8-13 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 126-99 victory over the Magic.

Impact All of Merrill's field goal attempts came from behind the arc, and he was responsible for eight of the Cav's 20 three pointers in Monday's win. It's the second time he's hit eight threes in a game, with the last occurrence taking place Dec. 20 against the Jazz. Merrill has been a high-volume three point shooter lately, and his 9.4 three-point attempts per game in January ranks him sixth in the NBA in that span.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill scores 26, Cavs ease past Magic 126-99 for 8th straight win

Sam Merrill scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight game, 126-99 over the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Drops five triples Saturday Merrill supplied 18 points (6-16 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 116-95 victory over Atlanta.

Impact Merrill continues to provide the Cavaliers with a viable perimeter threat off the bench, Landing five triples en route to 18 points. He has scored double-digits in seven of the past eight games, connecting on multiple three-pointers in all eight. Darius Garland (jaw) is likely to miss at least the next three games, meaning Merrill can continue to be deployed as a reliable stream option.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights it up from deep off bench Merrill racked up 18 points (5-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 win over the Spurs.

Impact Merrill led all players in Sunday's contest in threes made while ending as one of five Cavaliers with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Merrill posted his third game this year with five or more threes and has now scored in double digits in four straight contests.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs' Sam Merrill Has No Fear Sam Merrill continues to be a three-point threat for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will be available Merrill (wrist) will be available for Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Merrill missed the last two games with a sprained wrist, but he's been cleared from the injury report and will be available off the bench for the shorthanded Cavs. Cleveland will also get Donovan Mitchell (illness) back after a four-game absence.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Milwaukee Merrill (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Merrill is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a right wrist sprain. Caris LeVert will likely continue to receive extended minutes if Merrill is ultimately ruled out.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Merrill (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Cayleigh Griffin of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Merrill will be held out of a second straight contest due to a sprained right wrist. With the Cavs down several backcourt members, look for Craig Porter, Max Strus, Caris LeVert and Emoni Bates to handle most of the minutes at the guard spot. Merrill's next chance to suit up comes Friday against the Bucks.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Wednesday Merrill (wrist) is considered doubtful to play Wednesday versus Dallas, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Merrill is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a right wrist sprain. His right wrist is his shooting wrist, which doesn't bode well for the sniper's outlook Wednesday.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill Final Injury Status For Cavs-Bulls Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill’s status for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill Final Injury Status For Cavs-Bulls Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill’s status for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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Sam Merrill scores 26, Cavs ease past Magic 126-99 for 8th straight win