Merrill won't return to Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to right wrist soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He finished with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one assist and one turnover in 12 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The Cavaliers were already short on guard options with Darius Garland (jaw), Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Ty Jerome (ankle) sidelined, and the early exit of Merrill only further challenges the team's backcourt depth. Merrill had already been averaging 27.0 minutes over Cleveland's last two games, and his absence could open up more playing time for the likes of Craig Porter, Isaac Okoro and Emoni Bates.

Merrill is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans due to right wrist soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign for Thursday's contest. The 27-year-old guard is coming off a career-high 27-point performance against the Jazz.

Merrill chipped in 27 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old Utah State product got a chance to impress the team he used to root for, as Merrill set new career highs in points and made threes. His big night came while Donovan Mitchell (illness) was sidelined, but Merrill is starting to carve out a more consistent role for himself as a long-distance threat from the second unit -- he's drained multiple three-pointers in five straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 4.2 threes, 2.8 boards and 1.6 assists in just 17.8 minutes a night over that stretch.

Merrill amassed 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 135-130 overtime victory over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill came from out of nowhere to score a season-high 19 points, most of which came via his five three-pointers. With the Cavaliers down on troops, it was Merrill who shouldered more of the scoring load, playing over Caris LeVert during the overtime period. While he isn't someone we need to be prioritizing based on one performance, he could have some streaming value should the coaching staff opt to use him like the Celtics do Sam Hauser.

Merrill closed with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 129-96 loss to the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill scored nine points for the second time in the past three games, taking advantage of the fact that the Cavaliers have been dealing with multiple injuries. As soon as the team is moderately healthy, Merrill could very well find himself out of the rotation again. Simply put, there is nothing to see here from a fantasy perspective.

Merrill (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill was added to the injury report as questionable due to an illness, and he's since been cleared to play. However, he hasn't seen any action in four of his team's last five contests due to his current role in Cleveland's rotation.

Merrill (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill has missed the last two games due to an illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Monday. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact Cleveland's rotation.

Merrill (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill is not a usual rotation player for the Cavaliers, so his absence won't have many fantasy implications.

Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill has averaged just 7.0 minutes across three appearances this season, so his absence shouldn't affect Cleveland's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Warriors.

Merrill recorded 27 points (9-13 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 100-77 Summer League win over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill led the Cavaliers in scoring during Monday's win. The 27-year-old guard made just five appearances for Cleveland last season but should continue to be highly featured in their Summer League team.