Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Listed out with hand sprain
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Merrill is out for Friday's game against the 76ers with a right hand sprain.
Merrill missed time earlier this year with the injury, which he aggravated in Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers. Craig Porter appears to be worth streaming in the majority of fantasy leagues Friday.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Set to miss time with hand injury
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Head coach Kenny Atkinson said after Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers that Merrill (hand) is "probably doubtful" for the Cavaliers' next game Friday in Philadelphia, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Merrill previously missed 14 straight games earlier this season due to a right hand sprain, and much like how he originally got hurt back on Nov. 17, he appeared to aggravate the injury Wednesday when he reached after the basketball on a defensive play late in the second quarter. Though Merrill was able to finish out the quarter, he was listed as questionable to return to the game following halftime and ultimately went unused in the second half, ending with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in his 10 minutes of court time. Merrill will likely be sent in for further testing as the Cavaliers look to determine whether he sprained the hand again or is merely dealing with soreness.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Doesn't return Wednesday
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Merrill (hand) did not return to Wednesday's 133-107 win over Philadelphia after exiting in the second quarter.
Merrill suffered an unspecified right hand injury late in the second quarter and was labeled questionable to return. While his status wasn't updated further, Merrill never saw the floor again. He logged three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds over 10 minutes before exiting. His next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the 76ers.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Provides spark off bench
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Merrill chipped in 22 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 131-122 loss to the Timberwolves.
Merrill reverted to a bench role Thursday after starting in each of the Cavaliers' prior two games, but he still gave his team a nice scoring punch and finished with the second-most points on Cleveland behind Donovan Mitchell (30). It was the fourth game in which Merrill scored 20-plus points in a game, and he tied a season high he has reached twice before. He has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4.0 threes and 0.9 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Moving to bench
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Merrill will come off the bench Thursday night against Minnesota.
Merrill will return to a bench role after making two straight starts. He found success in his last appearance as a reserve, finishing with 16 points in 23 minutes Dec. 31 against Phoenix.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Drains six triples vs. Indiana
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Merrill provided 19 points (6-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 victory over the Pacers.
Merrill tied a season high with six triples during Tuesday's win, and his plus-five point differential was the highest among the starters. He has started in each of Cleveland's last two games, but he would likely revert to a bench role against the Timberwolves on Thursday if Donovan Mitchell (rest) is cleared to return. Merrill should retain a strong role in the Cavaliers' rotation regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Entering starting five
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Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Pistons on Sunday.
Merrill was able to shrug off a left ankle injury to play Sunday, and he'll make his 12th start of the season due to the absence of Jarrett Allen (illness). As a starter this season, Merrill is averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 3.7 threes and 0.8 steals over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available to play
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Merrill (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill will return from a one-game absence, and he could see a slight uptick in minutes with Jarrett Allen (illness) unavailable. On the season, Merrill is averaging 13.2 points, 2.5 assists and 3.3 triples per contest.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Trending toward playing Sunday
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Merrill (ankle) is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons but is trending toward being available, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill missed Friday's win over the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain, but the sixth-year pro is on the right track to return for Sunday's game. His return would mean less minutes to go around for Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter and De'Andre Hunter.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Iffy for Sunday
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Merrill (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Merrill is considered day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Nuggets. If Merrill is unable to give it a go, there will be more minutes available for guys like Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't go Friday
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Merrill (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill won't suit up Friday due to a sprained left ankle, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Pistons. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Probable for Wednesday
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Merrill is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to left hip soreness.
Merrill is expected to play through the issue Wednesday, and the Cavaliers are likely to confirm his status closer to tipoff. The sharpshooter has averaged 11.0 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available to return
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Merrill (mouth) has been cleared to return to Monday's game against San Antonio, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill was officially diagnosed with a lip laceration, but the issue won't keep him from Monday's action. He should be fully available the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Heads to locker room
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Merrill exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Spurs with an apparent mouth injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill appeared to be bleeding from his mouth after being hit in the face. He'll be taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Starting Tuesday
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Merrill will start against the Pelicans on Tuesday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Merrill will return to the starting lineup in just his second appearance following a 14-game absence due to a sprained hand. As a result, Jaylon Tyson will come off the bench. Merrill logged 26 minutes in Monday's win over the Hornets, during which he posted four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available against Hornets
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Merrill (hand) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill will make his first appearance since Nov. 17 after sitting out for over a month with a hand sprain. It's fair to expect some kind of minutes restriction for the sharpshooter in his return, considering the lengthy absence. Merrill has averaged 13.9 points, 2.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 3.7 three-pointers per contest in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has shot 44.4 percent from downtown.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Still out with hand sprain
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Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right hand sprain.
The Cavaliers haven't offered any details about a timeline for a return for Merrill, who hasn't been available since the Nov. 17 win over the Bucks. Until that happens, the sharpshooter can be considered week-to-week. Merrill's absence has played a big part in the emergence of Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per contest over his last 11 games.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Ruled out for Sunday
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Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Merrill will miss his 12th consecutive contest due to a sprained right hand. The Cavaliers haven't indicated how close Merrill is to playing again, but with two full days off coming after Sunday's contest, the shooting guard may have a chance at returning to action Wednesday in Chicago.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Another absence coming
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Merrill (hand) will not play Monday against the Pacers.
Merrill will be sidelined for a seventh straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. He can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Sitting out again Friday
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Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Merrill will miss a fifth consecutive game Friday and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against Boston.
