Merrill (neck) was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) with two rebounds and one assist in four minutes Saturday in the Cavaliers' 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill had missed the Cavaliers' final three games of the regular season with a neck strain, but he was back in action for the playoff opener. The fourth-year wing was barely able to hold down a spot in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation, however, as Merrill played just four minutes in the second quarter and didn't check into the contest at any point in the second half.

Merrill (neck) is not expected to face any minute restrictions in Game 1 of the team's series versus the Magic, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill sat out the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain. Barring any setbacks, he should be available for his usual workload. The 27-year-old averaged 17.5 minutes per game during the regular season.

Merrill (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill sat out the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain, but he'll be able to suit up to begin the playoffs. The 27-year-old averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game during the regular season.

Merrill (neck) went through Wednesday's practice without issue, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill missed the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain. However, Merrill's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

Merrill (neck) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to a neck strain. His next chance to suit up will come in Cleveland's first-round matchup in the playoffs.

Merrill (neck) won't play Friday against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill was added to the injury report as doubtful, and this latest update confirms that he'll remain sidelined. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets.

Merrill (neck) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill suffered a neck strain Sunday against the Clippers and will likely be unavailable for a second consecutive game Friday. Assuming he's sidelined, his final chance to return during the regular season will be against Charlotte on Sunday.

Merrill (neck) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill has been downgraded from doubtful to out Wednesday after suffering a neck strain while attempting to take a charge versus the Clippers. His next chance to play is Friday's matchup with Indiana.

Merrill (neck) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill is expected to miss his first game since Feb. 28 on Wednesday due to a neck strain. The 27-year-old guard's likely absence could open up more minutes for Craig Porter, Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro.

Merrill missed Tuesday's practice due to a neck injury, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday's loss to the Clippers while attempting to take a charge on Paul George. "He almost got like a whiplash type of thing," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. Merrill's official status for Wednesday's game against Memphis has yet to be released.