Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Efficient shooting performance Merrill notched 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 win over the Bucks.

Impact Merrill is expected to have a secondary role on offense in most games, but he was remarkably efficient in this win and was one of four Cleveland players who scored at least 17 points. Merrill was making his return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but since Jarrett Allen (knee) remains sidelined, Merrill has kept his place in the starting unit. The six-year veteran has started in each of his last eight appearances while averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 33.9 percent from deep.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Mobley and James Harden lead the way as Cavaliers beat short-handed Bucks 123-116

Evan Mobley had 27 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden also scored 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a three-game trip by beating the short-handed Milwaukee B...

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Tuesday Merrill (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Impact Merrill will make his return to the court after missing a pair of games with left hamstring soreness. He should be in the mix Tuesday and could even be a candidate to start with Jarrett Allen (knee) remaining sidelined.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Merrill (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Impact Merrill is in danger of missing a third consecutive matchup while battling left hamstring soreness. However, the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a sign he may be nearing a return. Expect another update from the Cavs closer to tipoff.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland takes on Milwaukee for conference matchup

Cleveland heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Tuesday

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Not playing Sunday Merrill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Merrill is slated to miss a second consecutive game while recovering from a left hamstring injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Bucks. Merrill's absence means more minutes will be available for Keon Ellis and Jaylon Tyson, though some of that playing time will be absorbed by Max Strus (foot), who is trending toward making his 2025-26 regular-season debut Sunday.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland hosts Dallas for out-of-conference game

Cleveland takes on Dallas in out-of-conference action

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Merrill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Impact Merrill was a late addition to the injury report Friday due to left hamstring tightness and will miss his first game since Jan. 26. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Keon Ellis and Craig Porter are candidates to see an uptick in minutes. Merrill's next chance to play will come Sunday against Dallas.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Merrill is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas with left hamstring tightness.

Impact Merill was a late addition to the injury report for this contest. He's been playing heavy minutes lately, including 30 against the Magic on Wednesday. If Merrill is unable to play, Keon Ellis and Jaylon Tyson could be more involved for the Cavaliers.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill made stunning offensive jump for the Cavaliers that no one is noticing Everyone talks about Sam Merrill's shooting, but not enough people pay attention to his leap as a finisher.

MARCH 9 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Struggles with shot Merrill amassed five points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 109-98 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Merrill saw a healthy workload Sunday but could not make the most of his minutes with Jarrett Allen (knee) sidelined. He remains a low-end fantasy asset with season averages of 12.9 points, 3.3 three-pointers, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.9 minutes per contest.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Boston

Cleveland is looking to prolong its seven-game home win streak with a victory against Boston

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Cavaliers fans just got a reminder of Sam Merrill's one-of-one distinction Sam Merrill is the highest paid player in NBA history at his draft position.

MARCH 4 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Jalen Tyson, James Harden lead Cavs past Pistons 113-109 without injured star Donovan Mitchell

Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing withou...

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Detroit will try to keep its six-game road win streak intact when the Pistons face Cleveland

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Harden scores 22 points with broken thumb, leads Cavaliers over the Nets 106-102

James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Brooklyn takes on Cleveland, seeks to stop 7-game slide

Brooklyn aims to stop its seven-game skid when the Brooklyn Nets play Cleveland

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Pistons outlast short-handed Cavaliers 122-119 in OT after blaring horn delay

Jalen Duren had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 on Friday night in a game that was delayed for 18 minutes i...

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Cleveland faces Detroit for conference matchup

The Pistons will play host to conference foe Cleveland

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Back in starting five Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Bucks on Wednesday.

Impact The Cavaliers are missing Donovan Mitchell (groin), James Harden (thumb) and Evan Mobley (calf) for Wednesday's game, so Merrill will enter the starting lineup alongside Dennis Schroder, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen. It'll be Merrill's 24th start of the season and ninth in 12 games for Cleveland. His last start took place Friday in a 118-113 win over the Hornets, when he logged 10 points, two rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 21 minutes Merrill closed with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 109-94 win over the Knicks.

Impact This was a major dud for Merrill, especially considering he was coming off a 20-point outburst against the Thunder on Sunday. Fantasy managers may want to give him another chance, as he's been a ninth-round value in nine-category formats over his last five games with 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 3.6 three-pointers in 24.2 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for 20 from second unit Merrill had 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt) and three rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 121-113 loss to the Thunder.

Impact With Evan Mobley back in the lineup, Merrill shifted to the second unit after starting six of the first seven games in February. The 29-year-old wing saw his usual workload off the bench, however, and on the month Merrill is averaging 13.6 points, 3.8 threes, 2.4 boards and 1.6 assists in 24.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Thunder hit 21 3s to beat Cavaliers 121-113, snapping Cleveland's 7-game streak

Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and Cason Wallace added 20 points and 10 assists to help the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Merrill will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City.

Impact Evan Mobley is back and starting, so Merrill will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Merrill has posted averages of 10.1 points, 2.5 assists and 2.6 triples per contest.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland puts road win streak on the line against Oklahoma City

Cleveland heads into a matchup against Oklahoma City after winning five consecutive road games

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

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