Merrill (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right hip contusion. The sharpshooter's next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the 76ers. With Merrill sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Questionable for Sunday
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Merrill (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Merrill is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game due to a right hip contusion, and he's likely to be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If the sharpshooter is ultimately ruled out, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Out with hip contusion
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Merrill is out for Friday's game against the Raptors with a right hip contusion.
After exiting Monday's game against the Pistons early, Merrill will need to miss a second contest in a row due to the injury. The sharpshooter's next chance to take the court comes Sunday against the Hawks. With Darius Garland (toe) still not ready for his season debut, the Cavaliers could turn to Jaylon Tyson for another spot start after he joined the first unit Wednesday against Boston.
Merrill is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a right hip contusion.
After leaving Monday's game against the Pistons early, Merrill will need to miss at least one game due to the issue. The sharpshooter's next chance to take the floor comes Friday against the Raptors. With Darius Garland (toe) still ramping up for game action, the Cavaliers could turn to Jaylon Tyson for a spot start Wednesday.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't return Monday
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Merrill won't return to Monday's game against the Pistons due to a right hip contusion, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill exited to the locker room in the third quarter and will finish the game with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two steals, one rebound and one assist in 18 minutes. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. Merrill's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against Boston.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Exits to locker room Monday
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Stays hot in win
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Catches fire from deep
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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.
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).
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Drains five threes
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Drops 10 points in win
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Good to go Tuesday
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Merrill is available and starting in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.
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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Does not play Sunday
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Merrill (undisclosed) did not play during Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Merrill missed another preseason contest due to a minor injury. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Absent again Thursday
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Merrill (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss against the Bulls.
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.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't play Tuesday
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Merrill (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Expected to sign with Cleveland
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Merrill (neck) intends to sign a four-year, $38 million deal with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Merrill will return to Cleveland on a long-term pact after spending the past three years with the team. The sharpshooter logged a career high in playing time during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.5 assists across 19.7 minutes per game in 71 regular-season appearances. Merrill should remain a key contributor off the bench, especially if Ty Jerome departs in free agency.
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