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SAM MERRILL
7.2 PPG •
2.2 RPG •
1.5 APG
7.2 PPG
2.2 RPG
1.5 APG
Cavaliers re-sign Merrill while Nance is back for 2nd stint. Trade for Ball becomes official
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a pair of familiar players back next season15 HOURS AGO
Cavaliers Insider Reveals Why Cleveland Refused to Lose Sam Merrill in Free Agency A Cavaliers insider reveals why Cleveland moved fast to keep Sam Merrill before rival teams made their move.
18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Explaining Ty Jerome's Surprising Exit From Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers fans were left stunned by the team's decision to pay sharpshooter Sam Merrill over sixth man of the year candidate Ty Je...
4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Sam Merrill becomes highest-paid 60th pick in NBA history Jorge Sierra: With his new contract, Sam Merrill will become the highest paid 60th pick in NBA history. Has really beaten the odds. pic.x.co...
JUNE 28 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Sam Merrill, Cavaliers Agree to Four-Year Contract Cleveland reportedly locked down a key bench piece for the long term.
JUNE 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cavs planning to re-sign Sam Merrill to multi-year contract A league source told cleveland.com that unrestricted free agent shooting guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract...
JUNE 28 • CLEVELAND.COM
Report: Cavs to bring back G Sam Merrill on 4-year, $38M deal The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to bring back guard Sam Merrill on a four-year, $38-million contract extension, ESPN reported Saturday.Merri...
JUNE 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sam Merrill to sign four-year, $38 million deal to stay in Cleveland Shams Charania: Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources...
JUNE 28 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Expected to sign with Cleveland Merrill (neck) intends to sign a four-year, $38 million deal with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Merrill will return to Cleveland on a long-term pact after spending the past three years with the team. The sharpshooter logged a career high in playing time during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.5 assists across 19.7 minutes per game in 71 regular-season appearances. Merrill should remain a key contributor off the bench, especially if Ty Jerome departs in free agency.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Cavs drafted Tyrese Proctor and what it means for Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill The 2025 NBA Draft was Cleveland’s first opportunity to enhance the roster this offseason.
JUNE 28 • CLEVELAND.COM
Bulls take 18-year-old Essengue at No. 12. Their Central rivals select older players in 2nd round
An uneventful NBA draft for the Central Division likely didn’t do much to change its balance of power for the immediate futureJUNE 26
Cavs hoping to get Ty Jerome to return for less than full midlevel exception The Cavs are wary of losing him and fellow key reserve free agent Sam Merrill, a shooting specialist who could have suitors as a fellow unre...
JUNE 13 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Late scratch Tuesday Merrill (neck) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Merrill was a late addition to the injury report and will miss Game 5 due to a neck strain. The 28-year-old had played in all eight of Cleveland's playoff games prior to this, making three starts and averaging 5.8 points on 37.5 percent shooting. Merrill's absence puts a greater emphasis on Ty Jerome, De'Andre Hunter and Isaac Okoro to produce off the bench.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Mobley, Garland and Hunter declared out for Cavaliers going into Game 2 against Pacers
Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De’Andre Hunter were declared out for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana PacersMAY 6
Sliding back to bench Tuesday Merrill won't start in Tuesday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Impact Ty Jerome will receive the starting nod due to Darius Garland (toe) being sidelined, pushing Merrill to the bench. The 28-year-old shooting guard has made five appearances during the playoffs (three starts), averaging 5.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 19.8 minutes per game.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Mobley, Hunter and Garland are questionable for Cavaliers going into Tuesday's Game 2 vs. Pacers
Kenny Atkinson’s biggest concern going into Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against Indiana was trying to match up against the Pacers’ quick-tempo offenseMAY 5
Cavaliers' Darius Garland misses 3rd straight game as Cleveland faces Indiana in Game 1 of series
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland missed his third straight game as Cleveland hosted Indiana in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal seriesMAY 4
Cavaliers list Garland as questionable for Game 1 of series against Indiana
Darius Garland is listed as questionable for the Cleveland Cavaliers going into the first game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday nig...MAY 3
Lands three triples in spot start Merrill recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 138-83 victory over the Heat in Game 4 of the first round of the...
Impact Merrill started for the second straight game, replacing Darius Garland who was once again ruled out due to a toe injury. Although Merrill landed a trio of three-pointers, along with the rest of the starters, he was barely required as the Cavaliers embarrassed the Heat on their home court. The win wraps up the series for Cleveland, providing an opportunity to rest before facing either the Pacers or the Bucks.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe, roll to win anyway
All-Star guard Darius Garland was ruled out by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday against the Miami Heat because of a sprain...APRIL 26
Getting starting nod Merrill is in the starting five for Saturday's Game 3 against the Heat.
Impact Merrill will replace Darius Garland (toe) in the starting five Saturday. Merrill has averaged 13.8 points, 3.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 25.5 minutes across his previous four starting appearances this season.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Cavaliers avoid late collapse to take 2-0 series lead over the Heat
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 fourth-quarter points to help Cleveland stave off a late surge from Miami and take a 2-0 series lead.APRIL 24
Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night for a 2-0 le...APRIL 24
