Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

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

Won't play Saturday Merrill (wrist) will not play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact The Cavaliers are going to be very thin Saturday, as Merrill joins Caris LeVert (knee) and Donovan Mitchell (illness) on the shelf. Cleveland will need all three of Craig Porter, Max Strus and Isaac Okoro to shoulder heavy workloads Saturday evening.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Merrill (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Merrill left Thursday's loss to the Pelicans early due to right wrist soreness and has been diagnosed with a sprain. His potential absence would leave Cleveland's backcourt extremely shorthanded, as Darius Garland (jaw), Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Ty Jerome (ankle) all remain sidelined.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Pickup Games In Utah Showed Cavs' Sam Merrill NBA Was A Possibility When Sam Merrill was in college at Utah State, now-Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Donovan Mitchell and Georges Niang were playing for the Jaz...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Undermanned Cavs lose Sam Merrill, have winning streak snapped by Pelicans, 123-104 Undermanned Cleveland lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-104, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday night.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Will not return Thursday Merrill will not return to Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to right wrist soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He finished with zero points (0-4 FG...

Impact The Cavaliers are very thin due to injuries, so they will likely turn to Craig Porter and maybe even Emoni Bates to absorb more minutes in the short term. Merrill has been playing quite a lot for Cleveland, averaging 27.0 minutes in his previous two games.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Merrill is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans due to right wrist soreness.

Impact Merrill's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign for Thursday's contest. The 27-year-old guard is coming off a career-high 27-point performance against the Jazz.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best performance Wednesday Merrill chipped in 27 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Jazz.

Impact The 27-year-old Utah State product got a chance to impress the team he used to root for, as Merrill set new career highs in points and made threes. His big night came while Donovan Mitchell (illness) was sidelined, but Merrill is starting to carve out a more consistent role for himself as a long-distance threat from the second unit -- he's drained multiple three-pointers in five straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 4.2 threes, 2.8 boards and 1.6 assists in just 17.8 minutes a night over that stretch.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill | Cavs vs Jazz Post Game | 12.20.2023

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sam Merrill scores career-high 27 as Cavaliers, without Donovan Mitchell, beat the Jazz 124-116

Sam Merrill set career highs with 27 points and eight 3-pointers, Caris LeVert scored 23 points, and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-116

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Pops for 19 points in win Merrill amassed 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 135-130 overtime victory over the Rockets...

Impact Merrill came from nowhere to score a season-high 19 points, including five three-pointers. With the Cavaliers down on troops, it was Merrill who shouldered more of the scoring load, playing over Caris LeVert during the overtime period. While he isn't someone we need to be prioritizing based on one performance, he could have some streaming value should the coaching staff opt to use him like the Celtics do Sam Hauser.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill | Cavs vs Rockets Post Game | 12.18.2023

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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

Sam Merrill scores career-high 27 as Cavaliers, without Donovan Mitchell, beat the Jazz 124-116