Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Starting Tuesday Merrill will start against the Pelicans on Tuesday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Merrill will return to the starting lineup in just his second appearance following a 14-game absence due to a sprained hand. As a result, Jaylon Tyson will come off the bench. Merrill logged 26 minutes in Monday's win over the Hornets, during which he posted four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 26 minutes in return Merrill (hand) racked up four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets.

Impact Merrill returned from a 14-game absence as a result of a hand injury, leading the bench with 26 minutes. While his production was far from outstanding, he does provide the Cavaliers with a relatively consistent perimeter threat. With that said, his limitations on the defensive end and the fact that he is likely to continue coming off the bench make him nothing more than a streaming candidate in standard leagues.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Hornets Merrill (hand) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Merrill will be making his first appearance since Nov. 17, after sitting out for over a month with a hand sprain. It's fair to expect some kind of minutes restriction for the sharpshooter in his return, considering the lengthy absence. Merrill has averaged 13.9 points, 2.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 3.7 three-pointers per contest in 12 games this season, shooting 44.4 percent from downtown.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers take a step toward the clean bill of health they've been waiting on Sam Merrill's return takes one key name off the injury report.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Expected to return Merrill (hand) is probable for Monday's game against the Hornets.

Impact This is a big development for the Cavaliers, as Merrill has been sidelined since Nov. 17. In Merrill's absence, Jaylon Tyson has emerged as a reliable contributor, but it's likely that the team utilizes both players going forward.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland hosts Chicago in conference matchup

Cleveland takes on Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavaliers getting closer to the Sam Merrill injury update they've been waiting on Sam Merrill is close, but not quiet ready to give Cleveland a boost with his presence.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Bulls vs Cavaliers injury report: Ayo Dosunmu, Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill, and more The Chicago Bulls list only Ayo Dosunmu as questionable, while the Cleveland Cavaliers remain without Evan Mobley.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Still out with hand sprain Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right hand sprain.

Impact The Cavaliers haven't offered any details about a timeline for a return for Merrill, who hasn't been available since the Nov. 17 win over the Bucks. Until that happens, the sharpshooter can be considered week-to-week. Merrill's absence has played a big part in the emergence of Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per contest over his last 11 games.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago faces Cleveland on 4-game home skid

Chicago will try to stop its four-game home losing streak when the Bulls play Cleveland

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Donovan Mitchell on Cavs being booed at home after loss to Hornets: `I would boo us, too.'

Donovan Mitchell heard the boos

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley will be sidelined 2-4 weeks due to left calf strain

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is expected to miss two to four weeks due to a calf strain

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Merrill will miss his 12th consecutive contest due to a sprained right hand. The sharpshooter can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bulls until the Cavaliers offer another update on his status.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell leads Cleveland against Charlotte after 48-point game

Cleveland takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Donovan Mitchell scored 48 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 130-126 win against the Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavs, Sam Merrill 'frustrated' by hand injury “He’s frustrated. We’re frustrated. It’s just a slow healing process,” Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said earlier this week. “Hasn’t gotten wors...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Remaining out vs. Wizards Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Merrill is in line for his 11th straight absence while recovering from a sprained right hand. His next opportunity for a return will arrive Sunday against the Hornets.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers finally get encouraging injury update on Sam Merrill's hand injury Among the laundry list of injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing without one of their top emerging guards, Sam Merrill, for qui...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Wizards take on the Cavaliers on 3-game losing streak

Washington aims to end its three-game skid when the Washington Wizards take on Cleveland

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavaliers are desperate for a boost they have no choice but to wait for The Cavaliers have made it clear that they want to shoot a ton of 3s, so the return of Sam Merrill and Max Strus will help a great deal.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Still out Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Merrill hasn't played since Nov. 17, when he dropped 20 points (7-10 FG) in 28 minutes during a 118-106 win over the Bucks. It's unclear when he'll suit up, but he'll have a few days off before Cleveland returns to action during their NBA Cup consolation schedule.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State plays Cleveland, aims to end road skid

Golden State comes into a matchup with Cleveland after losing three road games in a row

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points, Cavaliers beat Spurs 130-117

Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and eight assists, Jaylon Tyson scored 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 130...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

To remain out with hand sprain Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact The Cavaliers have ruled out Merrill with a right hand sprain for eight consecutive contests. The sharpshooter hasn't even received a questionable tag since the Nov. 19 game against Houston, heavily implying his status is more week-to-week than day-to-day. The door remains open for Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor to be part of the rotation.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell and Cleveland take on the Spurs in non-conference play

Cleveland and San Antonio square off in non-conference action

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Deni Avdija scores 27 points to help the Trail Blazers beat the Cavaliers 122-110

Deni Avdija scored 27 points, Caleb Love and Shaedon Sharpe added 20 apiece off the bench and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Cleveland C...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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