OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Tue 1/30/24 12:26 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill logged zero points (0-1 FG) over seven minutes during Monday's 118-108 victory over the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers are starting to get healthier, and Darius Garland (jaw) is expected back in the lineup Wednesday. Merrill has hit 42.8 percent of his three-pointers this season, but minutes could be hard to come by going forward.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Mon 1/22/24 10:08 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill produced 26 points (8-13 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 126-99 victory over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
All of Merrill's field-goal attempts came from behind the arc, and he was responsible for eight of the Cavs' 20 three-pointers in Monday's win. It's the second time he's hit eight threes in a game, with the previous occurrence taking place Dec. 20 against the Jazz. Merrill has been a high-volume three-point shooter lately, and his 9.4 three-point attempts per game in January ranks sixth in the NBA in that span.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Sat 1/20/24 10:44 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill supplied 18 points (6-16 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 116-95 victory over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill continues to provide the Cavaliers with a viable perimeter threat off the bench, Landing five triples en route to 18 points. He has scored double-digits in seven of the past eight games, connecting on multiple three-pointers in all eight. Darius Garland (jaw) is likely to miss at least the next three games, meaning Merrill can continue to be deployed as a reliable stream option.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Sun 1/7/24 8:23 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill racked up 18 points (5-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 win over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill led all players in Sunday's contest in threes made while ending as one of five Cavaliers with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Merrill posted his third game this year with five or more threes and has now scored in double digits in four straight contests.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Fri 12/29/23 6:37 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill (wrist) will be available for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill missed the last two games with a sprained wrist, but he's been cleared from the injury report and will be available off the bench for the shorthanded Cavs. Cleveland will also get Donovan Mitchell (illness) back after a four-game absence.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Thu 12/28/23 2:44 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a right wrist sprain. Caris LeVert will likely continue to receive extended minutes if Merrill is ultimately ruled out.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Wed 12/27/23 7:48 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Cayleigh Griffin of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill will be held out of a second straight contest due to a sprained right wrist. With the Cavs down several backcourt members, look for Craig Porter, Max Strus, Caris LeVert and Emoni Bates to handle most of the minutes at the guard spot. Merrill's next chance to suit up comes Friday against the Bucks.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Tue 12/26/23 5:46 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill (wrist) is considered doubtful to play Wednesday versus Dallas, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a right wrist sprain. His right wrist is his shooting wrist, which doesn't bode well for the sniper's outlook Wednesday.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Sat 12/23/23 7:26 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill (wrist) will not play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers are going to be very thin Saturday, as Merrill joins Caris LeVert (knee) and Donovan Mitchell (illness) on the shelf. Cleveland will need all three of Craig Porter, Max Strus and Isaac Okoro to shoulder heavy workloads Saturday evening.
OUTSam Merrill SG/SF CLE Fri 12/22/23 6:46 PM
OUTSam Merrill
SG/SF CLE
Merrill (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Merrill left Thursday's loss to the Pelicans early due to right wrist soreness and has been diagnosed with a sprain. His potential absence would leave Cleveland's backcourt extremely shorthanded, as Darius Garland (jaw), Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Ty Jerome (ankle) all remain sidelined.