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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro is one of the longest-tenured players on the roster. He’s spent five seasons in a Cavaliers uniform, and the Cavaliers are the only team he’s played for since they drafted him with the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 25

Brian Windhorst: Cavs In Danger Of Losing Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill

Brian Windhorst of ESPN wrote on Sunday that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in danger of losing Ty Jerome and/or Sam Merrill this offseason. Jerome and Merrill become unrestricted free agents this offseason.

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The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 23

Evaluating Cavs’ draft approach with Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill decisions looming

After enduring a postseason that fell short of expectations, the Cleveland Cavaliers now face a different kind of challenge. One that could reshape their roster well before tip-off next season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 22

What would it cost the Cavaliers to bring back Jerome, Merrill?

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.

Five players who have earned a raise during the NBA playoffs

Report: Nuggets Interested In Cavs’ Jerome

Cavs' Evan Mobley leads vote-getting for NBA All-Defensive teams

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 19

Cavs ‘Hopeful’ of Re-Signing Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill, Koby Altman Says

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — This one will come as no surprise to the Cavaliers community, but president of basketball operations Koby Altman confirmed that the organization intends to pursue Ty Jerome in free agency.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 11

Three Cleveland Cavaliers Stepping Up In The Playoffs So Far

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven't been able to use the same lineup they displayed at times during the regular season due to injuries and complicated matchups.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Sam Merrill’s grit gives Cavs secret playoff weapon against Heat

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 / The Lead / March 23

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Can’t Afford to Coast Into Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost four straight games for the first time since November 2022. Donovan Mitchell is at the bottom of his position group regarding scoring efficiency in March.

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.

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 / 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.

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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

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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 / 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, 2024