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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealt a rough hand this season. Injuries have already caused them to deploy more starting lineups than all of last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 25

Cavs receive much-needed good news in latest injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be seeing the return of one of their key bench players. Sam Merrill, who has missed the team’s last five games with a right-hand sprain, is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / January 18

Latest on Cavs’ Darius Garland, Sam Merrill

The Cavaliers are holding their breath again. Point guard Darius Garland and wing Sam Merrill were both injured during Wednesday’s win in Philadelphia and are being evaluated this weekend, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

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NBA News / Fear The Sword / January 15

Cavs add two more names to injury report for Friday’s game vs. 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of their most complete performances of the season against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, but it came at a cost. Two integral players, Darius Garland and Sam Merrill, left the game with injuries.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 15

Jonathan Kuminga, Sam Merrill, others now officially trade-eligible

The Warriors-Jonathan Kuminga situation is about to reach its first real inflection point. Nearly three months after signing a two-year, $46.5 million contract, Kuminga becomes trade-eligible Thursday, a development ESPN’s Bobby Marks flagged as a key moment for a saga that’s been quietly building all season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 14

Kenny Atkinson provides vague injury update for Darius Garland and Sam Merrill

The Cleveland Cavaliers played one of their most complete games of the season in their win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately for Cleveland, two key players, Darius Garland and Sam Merrill, left the game with injuries.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Cavs’ Sam Merrill exits 76ers game with apparent hand injury

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill has missed a lot of games in the 2025-26 NBA season. He could be sitting out at least one more after suffering an apparent injury in the Cavs’ Wednesday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / ESPN / January 14

Cavs' Garland, Merrill injured in win vs. 76ers

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers with a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back contusion).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 12

Three big reasons why it's starting to feel like the Cavaliers have turned a corner

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won five of their last seven games, four of which were against teams currently in the playoffs. This bodes well for a Cavs roster that could not find quality wins a few months ago.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 10

Sam Merrill brings much-needed ‘randomness’ and ‘chaos’ to Cavs’ starting lineup in win over Timberwolves

The Cleveland Cavaliers used their 22nd different starting lineup of the season in Saturday’s 146-134 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the team’s best offensive showing of the season, it’s fair to wonder whether or not Sam Merrill should be in the starting lineup going forward.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 8

Player Grades: Cavs at Wolves – Sam Merrill nearly leads a 4th quarter comeback

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a frustrating one to the Minnesota Timberwolves. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 30 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds Mitchell had a dazzling playmaking game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 7

Cavaliers rally to hand Pacers franchise-record 13th straight loss

Darius Garland posted 29 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 120-116 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis, sending the Pacers to their franchise-record 13th consecutive loss.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 31

Kenny Atkinson clarrifies that Cavs guard Sam Merrill isn’t Michael Jordan

I’m not sure many people have compared Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Sam Merrill to Michael Jordan. Head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t do so, but he felt the need to clarify that Merrill isn’t Jordan after the effusive praise he threw Merrill’s way when asked about his impact before the team’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns on New Year’s Eve.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 25

Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell

Back in the starting lineup for just the second time since returning from a jammed finger, Sam Merrill immediately made his presence felt in the Cavaliers’ win over the Pelicans, as Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com details.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 24

NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama

The Cavaliers have yet to resemble the team that finished with the top seed in the Eastern Conference a season ago, but the past two nights have offered a reminder of what they can look like when healthy, or at least healthier.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill drive Cavs by Pelicans

The Cavaliers are slowly finding their footing again. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill poured in 22, and the Cavs blew past the Pelicans, 141–118, on Tuesday night at Rocket Arena.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 15

NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nets

Paul George delivered his best performance of the season Sunday night in Philadelphia’s loss at Atlanta, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 10

Cavs still without timetable as Sam Merrill works through wrist injury

Sam Merrill was playing some of the best basketball of his career when the Cavaliers needed him most. Injuries had thinned the rotation, and Merrill’s shooting gave Cleveland a real jolt to open the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 3

Cavaliers get more bad injury news ahead of Trail Blazers clash

Before the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, there was some more worrying news following shootaround. It comes following a plethora

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / November 30

Cavaliers announce injury updates on trio of players

Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right soleus (calf) strain and will miss about three-to-four weeks, the team announced on Sunday (via Twitter).

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

Contending Cavaliers, Rockets set for clash

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a chance on shooting guard Sam Merrill three seasons ago, then gave him a four-year contract extension this past summer. It continues to pay dividends for them.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3

How Sam Merrill can live up to his $38 million deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland is eager to ascend to the top of the basketball world rankings and win the championship for the first time since 2016. This offseason, the Cavaliers

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 28

What Happened to Sam Merrill? Star Exits Cavs vs Pistons Game With Injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ promising start to the season has taken a worrying turn tonight. Against the Detroit Pistons, Cavs guard Sam Merrill was forced to leave the floor early after starting the game strongly.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Cavs guard Sam Merrill provides update on health, expectations for this upcoming season

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill is expected to play in the team's preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night at Rocket Arena. Merrill has yet to play in any preseason games due to a minor adductor tweak.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / June 28

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. Merrill, 29, averaged 7.2 points with 2.2 rebounds over 71 games (four starts) last season, while shooting 37.2 percent from 3-point range.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024