Merrill won't return to Saturday's game against the 76ers due to a left quadriceps contusion, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Merrill was a game-time decision for this contest due to a left bruised quadriceps, so it seems he aggravated the injury in this game. His absence shouldn't affect many fantasy outcomes, though, as he's not a player who logs heavy minutes off the bench. His next chance to play will come against the Jazz on Monday.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Available, will suit up
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Merrill (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Merrill was a game-time call for Saturday, but he'll be an option off the bench for Cleveland. He's averaging 7.1 points per game this season, so he's not expected to play a significant role in the second unit.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Added to injury report
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Merrill is probable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to a bruised left quadriceps, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Merrill logged 19 minutes off the bench Friday but evidently picked up a minor injury along the way. He'll be expected to gain clearance closer to tipoff.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Strong showing off bench
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Merrill ended Tuesday's 118-87 victory over the Wizards with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 23 minutes off the bench.
The fifth-year guard set a new season high in assists with the performance, and Merrill's four made three tied Donovan Mitchell for the team lead on the night. Merrill has drained at least one trey in six straight appearances (one start), but his role on the second unit remains limited -- he's averaging just 7.2 points, 2.2 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.8 boards in 20.0 minutes a game over that stretch.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Will be active Sunday
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Merrill (ankle) isn't listed on the Cavaliers injury report for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Merrill missed the Cavs' most recent game with a left ankle injury but returned to practice Saturday and has been given the green light for Sunday's tilt. With Caris LeVert (knee) sidelined, Merrill could be in line for an increased role.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Returns to practice
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Merrill (ankle) fully participated in Saturday's practice, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.
Merrill missed Cleveland's most recent outing due to a left ankle injury. However, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability against Toronto on Sunday.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Paltry numbers in starting role
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Merrill (ankle) recorded six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist, one rebound and one block across 19 minutes Tuesday in the Cavaliers' 120-117 loss to the Celtics.
The Cavaliers were without three rotation regulars Tuesday in Caris LeVert (knee), Dean Wade (ankle) and Isaac Okoro (ankle), paving the way for Merrill to make his first start of the season. Merrill -- who had missed the Cavaliers' previous three games with left ankle inflammation -- didn't notice a major spike in playing time as a result of his appointment to the top unit, and he sported the lowest usage rate (7.0 percent) of the team's starters. The Cavaliers could move Merrill back to the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans if any of the three aforementioned injured players are able to return.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Gets start sans Okoro
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Merrill will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's matchup versus Boston, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Merrill missed the club's last three games due to left ankle inflammation, though he'll start for the first time this season with Isaac Okoro (ankle) and Dean Wade (ankle) sidelined. Merrill has averaged 6.4 points and 2.4 rebounds across 19.8 minutes per game off the bench over his last five appearances.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Good to go against Boston
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Merrill (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite missing Cleveland's last three contests due to left ankle inflammation. Across his last five appearances, Merrill is averaging 6.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.8 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Questionable for Tuesday
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Merrill (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Boston.
Merrill has missed the Cavaliers' last three games due to left ankle inflammation, but he has a chance to return Tuesday. Craig Porter has been the biggest beneficiary of Merrill's absence over the last three games.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't play against Chicago
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Merrill (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Merrill will miss his second straight contest Friday due to left ankle soreness. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: First absence coming Wednesday
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Merrill (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Merrill will miss his first game of the season due to a sore left ankle. He had played between 16 and 27 minutes off the bench in each of the Cavaliers' first 12 games, averaging 6.8 points, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Iffy for Wednesday
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Merrill is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to left ankle soreness.
Merrill continues to battle a lingering ankle injury but has yet to miss a game this season. However, he was held scoreless for the first time during Monday's win over Chicago, suggesting it may be time for him to take a break.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Good to go Friday
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Merrill (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Warriors, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Merrill has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with left ankle soreness. Across his last five appearances, Merrill is averaging 9.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.8 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Iffy against Golden State
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Merrill is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors due to left ankle soreness.
Merrill is in danger of missing his first game of the season Friday after being a late addition to the injury report with left ankle soreness. If Merrill is ultimately ruled out against Golden State, Ty Jerome, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Leads bench in win Monday
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Merrill posted 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 116-114 win over the Bucks.
Merrill led the bench in points while scoring in double figures for the second straight matchup. The sharpshooter struggled from beyond the arc Monday, though he has still shot 39.0 percent from deep this season. Merrill remains a dangerous option from three-point range for the Cavaliers, though his fantasy value is capped due to the talent around him and his role as a catch-and-shoot specialist.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Drills five threes off bench
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Merrill posted 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Saturday's 114-113 win over the Bucks.
Merrill is an accurate three-point specialist and made his presence known off the bench. His fantasy production is almost entirely dependent on his success beyond the arc, which limits his viability. He's a borderline candidate in category leagues if you need help in that category.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't play Wednesday
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Merrill (wrist) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Merrill has been sidelined since Thursday's preseason game versus the Pacers. He wasn't able to practice over the weekend, but he was spotted getting some work in at Tuesday's practice with some tape on his wrist. He's considered day-to-day with his next chance to play being Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Doesn't practice Sunday
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Merrill (wrist) did not practice Sunday and is considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Pistons, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Merrill was unable to suit up during Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers due to wrist soreness. The club is expected to remain overly cautious with the 28-year-old during the preseason, though there is no indication that he will miss time in the regular season.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't play Thursday
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Merrill is out for Thursday's preseason game versus the Pacers due to wrist soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
There is no indication that Merrill is in danger of missing any regular-season action, but his wrist soreness will hold him out of Thursday's contest. Merrill's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's preseason matchup with Detroit.
