Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Questionable to return Tuesday Merrill is questionable to return to Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons due to a left hamstring injury, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3...

Impact Merrill played the final 6:41 of the first quarter before exiting to the locker room. If the sharpshooter is unable to return, Max Strus and Jaylon Tyson will likely help pick up the slack.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Merrill (undisclosed) exited to the locker room after the first quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons, Danny Cunningham of Sports Rad...

Impact Merrill played the final 6:41 of the opening quarter before heading back to the locker room with a member of the medical staff. It's unclear why he left the floor, and he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers Insider: What We Know After Game 7 Victory Against Raptors Max Strus and Sam Merrill are in. Keon Ellis might be out. Jarrett Allen changed the narrative. Kenny Atkinson is not afraid to ride the wav...

MAY 4 • SI.COM

Muted production continues Merrill registered nine points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 victory over Toronto in Game 5 of the fi...

Impact Merrill scored single digits for the fourth time in his past five games, providing Cleveland with very little on the offensive end. As a player whose appeal is built around an ability to score from the perimeter, Merrill has come up short thus far during the playoffs, averaging just 1.6 three-pointers per game.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 off bench Merrill contributed 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) across 19 minutes during Sunday's 93-89 loss to Toronto in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Impact Merrill caught fire from beyond the arc and led the Cleveland bench in scoring by a comfortable margin. Through four postseason games, he's averaging 7.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 42.9 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs at Raptors | Sam Merrill Post Game | 04.26.2026

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Barnes, Ingram score 23 points apiece as Raptors beat Cavaliers 93-89 and tie series at 2-all

Scottie Barnes hit the go-ahead free throws in the final minute and finished with 23 points, Brandon Ingram also scored 23 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-8...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Cavs vs Raptors | Sam Merrill & Dean Wade Post Game | 04.20.2026

APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

Sam Merrill is the Cavaliers' secret weapon for a reason no one would guess When Sam Merrill first arrived in Cleveland three seasons ago, he was largely just seen as a spot-up shooter and nothing more. He couldn’t c...

APRIL 20 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Cleared from injury report Merrill (hamstring) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus Toronto.

Impact The Cavaliers held Merrill out for their final two outings of the regular season, but they've cleared him for action for the start of the playoffs Saturday. The sharpshooter started a career-high 38 games in 2025-26, ending with averages of 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.5 minutes per contest and shooting 42.1 percent from deep over 52 games this season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes and the Raptors visit Cleveland to begin playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors to open the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Won't go Sunday Merrill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Merrill is one of nine Cavaliers players being listed as out for Sunday's regular-season finale, though he figures to return for the postseason. With the team set to be very shorthanded in the backcourt, Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor and Max Strus should pick up the slack.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Cleveland on 5-game road slide

Washington aims to end its five-game road slide with a victory over Cleveland

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Hawks clinch a playoff spot and Southeast Division behind 29 points from McCollum in rout of Cavs

CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching the Southeast Division and no wor...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Merrill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Merrill will be held out of Friday's contest due to left hamstring injury management. His final chance to suit up in the regular season will come Sunday against the Wizards. With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out, Keon Ellis, Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor are candidates to see increased playing time.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley help Cavaliers hold off Hawks 122-116

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, Evan Mobley had 22 points and tied a career high with 19 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-116

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Won't start Wednesday Merrill won't start Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Merrill has started 15 of his last 16 outings but will retreat to the second unit against Atlanta. Over 13 appearances off the bench this season, the sharpshooter has averaged 9.5 points, 2.4 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per contest.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 21 in Monday's win Merrill provided 21 points (7-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 142-126 win over Memphis.

Impact With James Harden (personal), Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Dean Wade (ankle) all unavailable, Merrill was back in the starting lineup and delivered his best scoring effort since Feb. 11, when he poured in 32 points against the Wizards. The 29-year-old wing has scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 appearances, averaging 13.8 points, 3.8 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.4 threes and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes over that span.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Atlanta, aims for 4th straight victory

Cleveland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Cavaliers beat Memphis 142-126 as Grizzlies match NBA single-game record with 29 3-pointers

Evan Mobley scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Memphis 142-126 on Monday night despite the Grizzlies tying the NBA sin...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Stepping into starting five Merrill will start Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Merill was deployed off the bench Thursday against Golden State and then sat out of Sunday's clash against the Pacers due to a minor hamstring issue, but he'll be inserted into the starting lineup Monday with James Harden (personal), Donovan Mitchell (ankle), Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (foot) all sidelined. Merrill is averaging 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his last five appearances as a starter.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Merrill (hamstring) will play Monday against Memphis.

Impact Merrill will be back in action after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday. With James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out, Merrill is in line to see plenty of touches Monday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts Cleveland on 3-game home slide

Memphis looks to stop its 3-game home skid with a win against Cleveland

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

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