Sam Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Progressing, not ready to play Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said prior to Friday's 123-118 win over the Kings that Merrill is progressing "much better" in his recovery from a right hand sprain but isn't y...

Impact Merrill thus appears likely sit out fifth consecutive game Saturday in Orlando, but he doesn't look as though he'll be at risk of missing as much time as he did earlier in the season, when he was sidelined for a month due to the same injury. In the recent absences of Merrill and Darius Garland (toe), the Cavaliers have been able to open up more minutes for the likes of Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Craig Porter and Larry Nance.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Orlando, seeks 4th straight road win

Cleveland enters a matchup against Orlando as winners of three straight road games

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Kings Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Merrill is in line for his fourth straight absence due to a right hand sprain. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday in Orlando.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento plays Cleveland, aims to break road slide

Sacramento aims to stop its seven-game road losing streak with a victory over Cleveland

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Out for Wednesday Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Charlotte.

Impact This will be the third consecutive game on the inactive list for Merrill, and his minutes will continue to be divvied up amongst Jaylon Tyson, Lonzo Ball and Tyrese Proctor. Merrill's next chance to play will come Friday against the Kings, but with that game being the first of a back-to-back set, we would consider Merrill doubtful for that one.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte hosts Cleveland on home slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Cleveland as losers of four straight home games

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Cavaliers' secret weapon just vanished — but shouldn't be gone for too long Sam Merrill is shelved yet again, but the early prognosis is promising.

JANUARY 19 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Not playing Monday Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Merrill will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a right hand sprain. He can be considered day-to-day for now, so his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Hornets. Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter should continue to see more minutes off the bench for as long as Merrill is out of action.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

Cleveland and Oklahoma City meet in non-conference action

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Tyson scores career-high 39, Mobley hits winner to lift Cavaliers to 2-game sweep of 76ers

Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, Evan Mobley’s dunk with 4.8 seconds left was the winner and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the 76er...

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Darius Garland, Sam Merrill to undergo further injury evaluation Garland and Merrill suffered injuries during Wednesday night’s 133-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Neither will play in Friday’s rematc...

JANUARY 16 • CLEVELAND.COM

Listed out with hand sprain Merrill is out for Friday's game against the 76ers with a right hand sprain.

Impact Merrill missed time earlier this year with the injury, which he aggravated in Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers. Craig Porter appears to be worth streaming in the majority of fantasy leagues Friday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time with hand injury Head coach Kenny Atkinson said after Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers that Merrill (hand) is "probably doubtful" for the Cavaliers' next game Friday in Philadelphia, Spencer...

Impact Merrill previously missed 14 straight games earlier this season due to a right hand sprain, and much like how he originally got hurt back on Nov. 17, he appeared to aggravate the injury Wednesday when he reached after the basketball on a defensive play late in the second quarter. Though Merrill was able to finish out the quarter, he was listed as questionable to return to the game following halftime and ultimately went unused in the second half, ending with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in his 10 minutes of court time. Merrill will likely be sent in for further testing as the Cavaliers look to determine whether he sprained the hand again or is merely dealing with soreness.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers scoring dynamo is officially trade eligible — in name only Sam Merrill can be traded as of Jan. 15, but the Cleveland Cavaliers surely won't entertain the thought.

JANUARY 15 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Maxey, 76ers to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Cleveland travels to Philadelphia for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Cavaliers' Darius Garland suffers another foot injury in win over 76ers

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has suffered another foot injury

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Doesn't return Wednesday Merrill (hand) did not return to Wednesday's 133-107 win over Philadelphia after exiting in the second quarter.

Impact Merrill suffered an unspecified right hand injury late in the second quarter and was labeled questionable to return. While his status wasn't updated further, Merrill never retook the floor. He logged three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds over 10 minutes before exiting. His next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the 76ers.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Merrill is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a right hand injury, Danny Cunningham of Locked on Cavs reports.

Impact Merril picked up a hand injury during Wednesday's contest and is considered questionable to return. While the guard is sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter could see an uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday Merrill is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Jaylon Tyson is instead getting the nod in the first unit to provide extra length. Merrill has averaged 11.9 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.3 minutes per contest across eight games off the bench this season, so he should still play a significant role Wednesday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey and the 76ers host conference foe Cleveland

Cleveland visits Philadelphia for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Evan Mobley admits why Sam Merrill is a great fit alongside the Cavs' starters | Sporting News Sam Merill entered the starting lineup, which led to a big Cavs victory.

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points as Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 146-134

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers take control in the second half for a 146-134 victory over Minnesota

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Impact Merrill will make his 14th start of the season Saturday while Craig Porter reverts to a bench role. Merrill has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings (five starts), and over that span he has averaged 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4.0 threes and 0.9 steals across 27.3 minutes per game while connecting on 47.8 percent of his three-point attempts.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Merrill chipped in 22 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 131-122 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Merrill reverted to a bench role Thursday after starting in each of the Cavaliers' prior two games, but he still gave his team a nice scoring punch and finished with the second-most points on Cleveland behind Donovan Mitchell (30). It was the fourth game in which Merrill scored 20-plus points in a game and tied a season high he has reached twice before. He has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4.0 threes and 0.9 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

T-wolves beat Cavaliers 131-122 behind Randle's 28 points, set season highs for shooting percentages

Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 for their fourth consecutive victory

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

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Cleveland faces Orlando, seeks 4th straight road win

Sacramento plays Cleveland, aims to break road slide

Charlotte hosts Cleveland on home slide

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

Tyson scores career-high 39, Mobley hits winner to lift Cavaliers to 2-game sweep of 76ers

Maxey, 76ers to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Cavaliers' Darius Garland suffers another foot injury in win over 76ers

Maxey and the 76ers host conference foe Cleveland

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points as Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 146-134

T-wolves beat Cavaliers 131-122 behind Randle's 28 points, set season highs for shooting percentages