Merrill closed with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes during Monday's 128-107 victory over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill returned Monday after missing Cleveland's previous contest due to personal reasons, putting forth a balanced outing while leading all bench players in rebounds and steals to go along with finishing one point short of the double-digit mark. Merrill matched a season-high mark in rebounds while posting his 16th outing with nine or more points.

Merrill (personal) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill is expected to return to game action after missing Friday's win over Washington due to personal reasons. Over his last five outings, the 28-year-old has averaged 11.4 points, 3.2 three-pointers, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.2 minutes per contest.

Merrill (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill won't play Friday for personal reasons, and his next chance to suit up for the Cavaliers arrives Monday against Minnesota. Isaac Okoro (shoulder) is also out, and it's unclear if De'Andre Hunter will be able to join the team in time for Friday's action. With Caris LeVert having been traded, Max Strus and Ty Jerome could be needed to handle heavy minutes against Washington.

Merrill had 27 points (9-14 FG, 9-13 3Pt) and one rebound across 23 minutes during Sunday's 144-101 victory over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill shined offensively Sunday while coming off the Cleveland bench, leading all players in scoring and threes made while setting new season-high marks in both categories. Merrill previously held season highs of six threes made and 20 points, but he was red-hot in a blowout win to put together his best outing of the year.

Merrill (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill will return to the hardwood after missing the first leg of this back-to-back set Wednesday. He's played at least 17 minutes off the bench in his last five games, so he might see a decent amount of minutes in this game.

Merrill (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill is in danger of missing his second straight contest Thursday due to an illness. If the 28-year-old guard is forced to sit out yet again, Craig Porter and Jaylon Tyson could continue to receive increased playing time.

Merrill (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill will miss Wednesday's game for the Cavaliers as he battles an illness. The 28-year-old has missed only seven games for Cleveland this season, and in his absence in Miami, Georges Niang and Max Strus could see a boost in minutes.

Merrill (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill was a late addition to the injury report and is in danger of missing the first leg of this back-to-back set. If Merrill is unable to play, Georges Niang and Max Strus could be relied on a bit more for their floor spacing.

Merrill notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 118-92 win over Phoenix.

EDGE Analysis

Caris LeVert (wrist), Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and Evan Mobley (calf) were all sidelined Monday, allowing Merrill to step into a larger role. Despite a strong showing Monday, fantasy managers shouldn't overreact just yet. Merrill is hitting 37.3 percent from the field this season with averages of 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.

Merrill (ankle) finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across 13 minutes in Thursday's 132-126 win over the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Cleveland held out star guard Donovan Mitchell for rest purposes in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but the return of Merrill from a three-game absence due to a right ankle sprain helped restore some depth in the backcourt. The Cavaliers didn't turn to Merrill to absorb most of Mitchell's vacated playing time, as Caris LeVert (36 minutes) and Ty Jerome (20 minutes) were instead bigger beneficiaries. Assuming Mitchell is back in action for Sunday's game against the Pacers, minutes will likely be more difficult to come by for Cleveland's reserve guards and wings, and Merrill could even find himself outside of head coach Kenny Atkinson's rotation.