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Before opening the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat, you might’ve had to scroll far down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ depth chart to find Sam Merrill’s name.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 11

How Sam Merrill’s shooting can break a defense

Merrill’s fourth-quarter explosion shows why he’d be a good fit in a potential second-round series against the Pacers. Every opponent knows they can’t let Sam Merrill shoot threes.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 2

Cavaliers Shooter Reacts To Tying Remarkable Franchise Record

Facing the Dallas Mavericks less than 24 hours their franchise was turned upside down by a stunning Luka Doncic trade served as a perfect storm for the Cleveland Cavaliers to make history on Sunday.

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The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA's active playoff wins leaders' quiz

The '2006 NBA Draft first round' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 2

Player Grades: Cavs vs Mavs

Merrill was on fire. It feels rude kicking the Dallas Mavericks while they are down. But the Cleveland Cavaliers showed no mercy in this 43-point blowout which featured multiple franchise records.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 2

Cavs destroy skeleton crew Mavs 144-101

The Cavs led by as many as 53 points in demolition derby. Well, that was something. The Cleveland Cavaliers bludgeoned the Dallas Mavericks 144-101 behind a franchise-record 27 three-pointers in what was a blowout from essentially tip-off on.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Cavaliers rout Mavericks in aftershock of blockbuster trade

Sam Merrill came off the bench to hit nine 3-pointers for a career-high-tying 27 points as the host Cleveland Cavaliers coasted to a 144-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 7

Cleveland Cavaliers Get Encouraging Injury News On Key Players

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have the best record in the NBA, but they have still suffered from their fair share of injuries to the roster. The most recent players working their way back include Isaac Okoro and Sam Merrill.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 24

Merrill's Strong Shooting Helps Cavaliers To Fifth Consecutive Victory

Entering Monday night's contest, three-point shooting had been the main theme for the Cleveland Cavaliers over their previous three games. During this span, the Wine and Gold averaged over 20 triples per contest, shooting a combined 61-for-137 (44.5%) from beyond the arc in three wins.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 5

Watch: Nuggets' Malone calls earliest timeout of the season in loss

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.

Charles Barkley wants Nikola Jokic to get some help

Nuggets forward undergoes knee surgery

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'Multiple-time NBA MVP winners' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 23

Garland and Merrill to return for matchup with Raptors

The Cavaliers will be getting some of their injured players back for Sunday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will be getting some reinforcements back in Sunday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 18

Cavs’ Sam Merrill Day-to-Day; No Updates On Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade

When you stand at 15-0, everyone wants to know your business. And business is indeed booming for the Cavaliers. In fact, right now, about the only thing that could potentially slow these Cavs, it seems, is the injury report.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 17

Kenny Atkinson gives update on Cavs sharpshooter Sam Merrill’s ankle injury

Atkinson says that Merrill is “day-to-day.” The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without their best bench shooter for just under a week due to a left ankle injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 4

Depth has been Cavs strength

Cavs news and links for Monday, November 4th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 7-0 and they largely have their depth to thank for it. It’s been a dream start for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 18

Cavs’ Max Strus, Sam Merrill Expected To Be Good To Go For Opener

Max Strus and Sam Merrill have missed the last two preseason games for the Cavaliers due to injuries, raising concerns about their readiness for the regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 16

Cavaliers Coach Says Missed Time Isn’t Changing His Stance On This Player

For a role player, being hurt can derail your chances to impress your coach and earn your minutes. As for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill, his playing time is set in stone.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Cavaliers Coach Provides Injury Update On Sharp Shooting Duo

Injuries derailed the Cleveland Cavaliers' season a year ago. The Wine and Gold haven't officially started the regular season yet, but they're already dealing with injuries to two of their key three-point shooters, Max Strus and Sam Merrill.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Cavs Sharpshooter Excited to Work With New Head Coach

Cavs forward Sam Merrill has expressed his excitement about working with new head coach Kenny Atkinson ahead of the new campaign. In an interview for ‘Locked on Cavs‘ the three-point specialist, Merrill spoke about Atkinson and his coaching staff.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 5