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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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16
The Cavs Should Utilize This Skill Set of Sam Merrill More
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson solved the team’s need for athleticism in a major way. His presence on the court should immediately be felt and will likely be put to great use beside that of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen within a stacked starting five.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 4
3 Cleveland Cavaliers Players Whose Roles Could Change Most This Season
Looking at the Cavs with their new additions in 2026-27 there could be some real change. Some for the better, and others for the worse. Minutes opened up here, and closed there.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3
Cavs Sharpshooter Sam Merrill's Case for NBA Sixth Man of the Year
There was perhaps no Cavalier who improved year-over-year like Sam Merrill did from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The team decided to pay him instead of Ty Jerome in the offseason, and he responded by improving his efficiency across the board.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 28
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Need Sam Merrill Now More Than Ever
While the recent addition of Peyton Watson has the city of Cleveland imaging the possibilities, it didn’t come without at least one downside. That being the loss of Max Strus.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Mike Breen had to cancel his ‘bang’ mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out
Mike Breen was forced to hit the eject button on his “bang” call late in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
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
Donovan Mitchell got the attention — Cleveland cashed in everywhere else
Donovan Mitchell still paced the Cavs with 26 points, but the bigger issue for Detroit was that Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23. The Pistons simply couldn’t make up the difference, no matter how many defenders they threw at Mitchell.
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.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks Just Got a Valuable Heads-Up on Secret Cavs Weapon
One of the underrated advantages for the Knicks on Sunday was seeing what a desperate Cavaliers team would do to advance. With their backs up against the wall, Cleveland had to go to the very bottom of its bag of tricks.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, East finals
Nothing has come easy for the Cavaliers. Seven games in Round 1. Seven more in Round 2. Physical teams. Real pressure. No shortcuts. They’re not complaining.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / FortyEightMinutes / May 18
Mitchell, Allen, and Merrill Power Cavaliers’ Dominant 125-94 Game 7 Blowout Over Pistons, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a huge statement performance on the road in game 7. The Cavaliers dismantled the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 125-94 to advance to the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals.
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
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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