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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 7
Cavs have ‘level of concern’ for Sam Merrill’s injury 
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without the services of sharpshooter Sam Merrill in their matchup against the defending champion New York Knicks on Saturday evening.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 7
Breaking Down MVP and LVP Performances from Impressive Cavs Win Against Sixers
There was a lot to take in from the Cleveland Cavaliers' battle with the Philadelphia 76ers. Most important might have been the fact that the second-half lead was cut to two, and yet the team wound up winning by 24 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Sam Merrill: Cavs need better habits, and better starts
Sam Merrill knows the Cavaliers will keep fighting when they’re down. The next step is giving themselves less to fight their way out of. After Wednesday’s 124-116 road loss to the Thunder, Merrill pointed to the consistency the Cavs keep discussing and have yet to establish.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
The Cleveland Cavaliers Need This Sharpshooter to Find his Shot Again Immediately
We're only seven games into the Cleveland Cavaliers season. The Cavs are currently 4-3 and have nice wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and a dominant win vs.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 30
Key Winger Ruled Out vs. Bucks, Injuries Hitting Cavaliers Early in Season
When Meleek Thomas was out of the lineup on Thursday, it clearly created some issues for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They did get 16 points from Sam Merrill, but the young, electric guard’s presence was very much missed.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23
What We Learned About Cavs Bench in Season Opener Vs Sixers
With the season opener finally in the books, there is a lot to take away from the Cavs. The bad certainly outweighs the good with all that transpired, but it has been only one game.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Pistons
The Cavaliers are monitoring Sam Merrill’s right elbow ahead of their opener against the Sixers, while Nae’Qwan Tomlin will be out considerably longer.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 19
Cavs give injury update on multiple players
The Cleveland Cavaliers have multiple players working through injuries as the start of the 2026-27 regular season looms. Kenny Atkinson provided updates on Sam Merrill, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and Khalifa Diop.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15
3 Reasons Cavs Choosing Sam Merrill over Ty Jerome Last Summer Was Correct Decision
After their incredible success in 2024-25, the Cavs were faced with a very tough decision. They had two key players, and only had the money to pay one.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 16
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill
Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step. The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers per game in each of the past two seasons, although his accuracy fell from 37 percent in 2024-25 to 29 percent last year.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 28
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Thunder
The Cavaliers changed quite a bit around the edges this summer. Some players should benefit more than others. Zach Weiss of NBA on SI identified Sam Merrill and coach Kenny Atkinson as two offseason winners, with Craig Porter Jr.
2 Realistic Trades Cleveland Cavaliers Can Make This Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers should be looking at a few ways to enhance their roster this offseason, and here are two possible trades they could make. Cavs receive: Antetokounmpo Bucks receive: Mobley, Sam Merrill, 2031 unprotected first-round pick and 2032 pick swap (more favorable pick goes to the Bucks).
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks
Talk about an unlucky miss for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 18
Sam Merrill’s 23 points unlocked Cleveland’s spacing — Why Detroit never recovered
Sam Merrill came up big for the Cavaliers, scoring 23 points off the bench—a playoff record for a Cleveland reserve. His points didn’t come out of nowhere either.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Cavaliers trounce Pistons in Game 7
The Pistons' magical season is over, and both conference finals series are set. Here are the winners and losers from Game 7 in Detroit.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 7
Cavaliers’ Merrill, Pistons’ Huerter Out For Game 2
Cavaliers sharpshooter Sam Merrill has been ruled out for Thursday’s Game 2 in Detroit, tweets Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The sixth-year wing was initially considered questionable for tonight’s contest due to a left hamstring strain, which he suffered during Tuesday’s Game 1 loss vs.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Cavs’ Sam Merrill questionable for Game 2 with hamstring strain
The Cavs may be down a shooter, as Sam Merrill is dealing with a hamstring issue. Merrill has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Game 1 against Detroit, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 6
Struggling Cavs might be without Sam Merrill (hamstring) for Game 2 vs. Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers may play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night without one of their most important floor spacers. Reserve
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Five underrated NBA players who could swing the postseason
In a postseason where every possession matters, which players are poised to step up and make a difference?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / February 11
Cavaliers thump Wizards behind Sam Merrill's career high
Sam Merrill scored a career-high 32 points and made nine 3-pointers, and Donovan Mitchell had 30 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers led from wire to wire in a 138-113 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 28, 2025
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 / Hoops Wire / August 6, 2025
Sam Merrill Named Cavaliers’ ‘Most Disrespected Hidden Gem’
Sam Merrill has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “most disrespected hidden gem” by an NBA analyst. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report believes Merrill’s
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / June 28, 2025
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 / Hoops Rumors / May 22, 2025
What would it cost the Cavaliers to bring back Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill?
Speaking to reporters on Monday at his end-of-season media session, Cavaliers head of basketball operations Koby Altman expressed a desire to re-sign free agents Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill this offseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2024
Watch: Nuggets HC Michael Malone calls earliest timeout of the season in loss
When Sam Merrill hit a three-pointer to open the second quarter Thursday night, Michael Malone was so mad he took a timeout. Even if only 13 seconds had elapsed.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024
Watch: 12-2 run gets Cavs back into Game 7
Game 7 was starting to look like a blowout. Then Cleveland’s role players went on a run.
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