SAM MERRILL #5 - SHOOTING GUARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
13.2  PPG  •
2.3  RPG  •
2.3  APG 
#5 - SHOOTING GUARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
13.2 PPG
2.3 RPG
2.3 APG
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Exits to locker room Monday Merrill (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Pistons, Danny Cunningham of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Merrill checked out of Monday's contest with 6:36 remaining in the third. If he's unable to return, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Stays hot in win Merrill registered 17 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 victory over the Bucks.
Impact Merrill's hot start to the season continued Sunday as the Cavaliers improved to 2-1 to open the campaign. He's looking like a bargain after signing a four-year, $38 million deal at the beginning of the offseason. Through three games, the sharpshooter is averaging 19.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 5.0 three-pointers on 51.5 percent shooting from the field.
OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 24, Mobley goes perfect at free throw line as Cavaliers edge Bucks 118-113

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Milwaukee Bucks to win their home opener 118-113
OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Cleveland Cavaliers could shake things up, start $24 million forward The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling with a starting lineup of Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to...
OCTOBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM
Catches fire from deep Merrill racked up 22 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 131-124 win over Brooklyn.
Impact Merrill has been dominant from beyond the arc in his first two appearances of the 2025-26 campaign, drilling 11 total threes over this brief stretch. He ended the night tied for second in scoring behind Donovan Mitchell's 35-point performance and also managed to make an impact on the opposite end of the court. Merrill has proven that he's more than capable of filling in while the Cavs deal with injuries to De'Andre Hunter (knee), Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot).
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
It took just two games for Sam Merrill to make Cavaliers history Sam Merrill made Cleveland Cavaliers history in the first two games of the season with 11 three-pointers made.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Cavs at Nets | Sam Merrill Highlights | 10.24.2025
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Mitchell scores 35 as Cavaliers outlast Nets 131-124

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, Jarrett Allen added 22, and Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 131-124
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press
Drains five threes Merrill tallied 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Merrill drew the start Wednesday and delivered an impressive offensive showing, draining a game-high five three-pointers and finishing as the Cavaliers' third-leading scorer behind Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Cleveland is currently managing injuries to key contributors such as De'Andre Hunter (knee), Darius Garland (toe), and Max Strus (foot) -- all of whom started more often than Merrill last season -- but this strong outing from the 29-year-old, who averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.7 minutes across 71 regular-season games last year, should help solidify his role in the rotation moving forward regardless of the team's injury situation.
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Drops 10 points in win Merrill closed with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over the Pistons.
Impact Merrill made his preseason debut, sliding straight into the starting lineup. With both Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) sidelined to begin the season, Merrill will likely be tasked with more responsibility on the offensive end of the floor. Look for him to play a meaningful role off the bench, at least until Garland and Strus are cleared to return.
OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Tuesday Merrill is available and starting in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.
Impact Merrill will suit up in Cleveland's preseason finale after missing the team's first three exhibition games. The sharpshooter is expected to take on an increased role to begin the regular season due to Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) being sidelined.
OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cavaliers get much-needed injury update ahead of preseason finale Sam Merrill will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup right before the start of the regular season.
OCTOBER 14, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Does not play Sunday Merrill (undisclosed) did not play during Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Impact Merrill missed another preseason contest due to a minor injury. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Absent again Thursday Merrill (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss against the Bulls.
Impact Merrill hasn't yet been able to take the court this preseason due to a minor injury. He can continue to be considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's exhibition in Boston.
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cavaliers have already made their stance on Jaylon Tyson crystal clear In the first game of the preseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers gave Jaylon Tyson a starting role in the wake of Sam Merrill's absence.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Sam Merrill Joins the Broadcast
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Won't play Tuesday Merrill (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Merrill is dealing with a "minor injury" and won't suit up in Cleveland's preseason opener. His next opportunity to play will come in Thursday's rematch against Chicago. Tyrese Proctor, Luke Travers and Killian Hayes are candidates for increased minutes with Merrill sidelined.
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell's drive intensifies with the Cavaliers after Max Strus injury

Donovan Mitchell ramped up his offseason workouts after learning Max Strus will miss the first two months of the season due to a broken foot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press
It's not even October but the Cavaliers made a move that could define their season Choosing Sam Merrill over Ty Jerome will have ripple effects throughout the entire 2025-26 season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Sam Merrill has suddenly earned a role Cavaliers fans didn't expect Cleveland Cavaliers veteran Sam Merrill has steadily improved his role with the team every year, setting him up for a breakout season.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland will see limited activity during training camp

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will participate in limited basketball activities during training camp, and is still expected to miss at least the first month of the...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
Sam Merrill must shine this season to secure his future with the Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has a very tradeable contract figure.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Draft guru says what only Cavaliers fans know about Sam Merrill Sam Merrill's defense is massively underrated.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Sam Merrill has quietly become the steal of the 2020 NBA Draft The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has emerged as one of the top players in his draft class.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Cavaliers finally grant Sam Merrill his long-time wish In the upcoming season, it feels like Sam Merrill is going to get his wish and end up earning a lot more minutes with the Cleveland Cavalier...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
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