Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said prior to Friday's 123-118 win over the Kings that Merrill is progressing "much better" in his recovery from a right hand sprain but isn't yet ready to play, Spencer German of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill thus appears likely sit out fifth consecutive game Saturday in Orlando, but he doesn't look as though he'll be at risk of missing as much time as he did earlier in the season, when he was sidelined for a month due to the same injury. In the recent absences of Merrill and Darius Garland (toe), the Cavaliers have been able to open up more minutes for the likes of Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Craig Porter and Larry Nance.

Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill is in line for his fourth straight absence due to a right hand sprain. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday in Orlando.

Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the third consecutive game on the inactive list for Merrill, and his minutes will continue to be divvied up amongst Jaylon Tyson, Lonzo Ball and Tyrese Proctor. Merrill's next chance to play will come Friday against the Kings, but with that game being the first of a back-to-back set, we would consider Merrill doubtful for that one.

Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a right hand sprain. He can be considered day-to-day for now, so his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Hornets. Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter should continue to see more minutes off the bench for as long as Merrill is out of action.

Merrill is out for Friday's game against the 76ers with a right hand sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill missed time earlier this year with the injury, which he aggravated in Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers. Craig Porter appears to be worth streaming in the majority of fantasy leagues Friday.

Head coach Kenny Atkinson said after Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers that Merrill (hand) is "probably doubtful" for the Cavaliers' next game Friday in Philadelphia, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill previously missed 14 straight games earlier this season due to a right hand sprain, and much like how he originally got hurt back on Nov. 17, he appeared to aggravate the injury Wednesday when he reached after the basketball on a defensive play late in the second quarter. Though Merrill was able to finish out the quarter, he was listed as questionable to return to the game following halftime and ultimately went unused in the second half, ending with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in his 10 minutes of court time. Merrill will likely be sent in for further testing as the Cavaliers look to determine whether he sprained the hand again or is merely dealing with soreness.

Merrill (hand) did not return to Wednesday's 133-107 win over Philadelphia after exiting in the second quarter.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill suffered an unspecified right hand injury late in the second quarter and was labeled questionable to return. While his status wasn't updated further, Merrill never retook the floor. He logged three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds over 10 minutes before exiting. His next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the 76ers.

Merrill is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a right hand injury, Danny Cunningham of Locked on Cavs reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merril picked up a hand injury during Wednesday's contest and is considered questionable to return. While the guard is sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter could see an uptick in playing time.

Merrill is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Jaylon Tyson is instead getting the nod in the first unit to provide extra length. Merrill has averaged 11.9 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.3 minutes per contest across eight games off the bench this season, so he should still play a significant role Wednesday.

Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill will make his 14th start of the season Saturday while Craig Porter reverts to a bench role. Merrill has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings (five starts), and over that span he has averaged 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4.0 threes and 0.9 steals across 27.3 minutes per game while connecting on 47.8 percent of his three-point attempts.