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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Status
GTD - Quadriceps - Bruise Expected Return: 2024-12-23Previous game (vs. PHI 12/21)
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Latest Sam Merrill news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Sam Merrill Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.31.71.40.10.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 25 1 19.7 6.8 1.9 1.7 0.2 0.6 0.5 0 0 1.7 5.3 32.3% 0.5 0.8 68.4% 2.2 6.1 36.8% 0.6 0.6 93.8% 0.4 1.5 1.9 3.5 +99 53.4% 2023-24 61 1 17.5 8.0 2.0 1.8 0.1 0.3 0.3 0 0 2.3 5.8 40.4% 0.2 0.6 38.5% 2.6 6.4 40.2% 0.4 0.5 92.9% 0.4 1.6 1.2 5.7 +28 59.8% 2022-23 5 0 11.8 5.0 1.8 1.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 0 0 1.0 3.6 27.8% 0.8 0.8 100.0% 1.8 4.4 40.9% 0.4 0.4 100.0% 0.0 1.8 0.6 5.0 -5 54.6% 2021-22 6 0 9.7 4.2 1.2 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.3 0 0 1.2 3.8 30.4% 0.2 0.2 100.0% 1.3 4.0 33.3% 0.3 0.7 50.0% 0.2 1.0 0.5 2.0 -9 48.5% 2020-21 30 2 7.8 3.0 1.0 0.7 0.0 0.3 0.3 0 0 0.7 1.6 44.7% 0.4 0.8 44.0% 1.1 2.4 44.4% 0.1 0.1 100.0% 0.2 0.8 0.6 2.1 -38 60.3% Career 127415.16.31.71.40.10.40.3001.74.538.1%0.30.750.0%2.15.239.7%0.40.490.7%0.31.41.14.2+7557.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL2.10.90.60.00.2Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 10 0 12.5 3.3 1.2 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.0 2.7 37.0% 0.0 0.2 0.0% 1.0 2.9 34.5% 0.3 0.3 100.0% 0.2 1.0 0.9 9.0 -11 54.4% 2020-21 8 0 3.8 0.6 0.6 0.1 0.0 0.5 0.1 0 0 0.1 0.6 20.0% 0.1 0.3 50.0% 0.3 0.9 28.6% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.1 0.5 0.3 1.0 -8 35.7% Career 1808.62.10.90.60.00.20.1000.61.834.4%0.10.225.0%0.72.033.3%0.20.2100.0%0.20.80.610.0-1950.9%
Sam Merrill
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. PHI 12/21)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2519.76.81.91.70.51.92024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.91.50.42024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.20.62024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%36.8%68.4%32.3%93.8%53.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+993.500
Sam Merrill
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18L 139-137176220007228.6%000.0%7228.6%000.0%020.0-71442.9%10/8L 116-112126200016116.7%000.0%6116.7%33100.0%020.0+15141.0%
Preseason Totals 15.06.02.01.00.00.00.56.51.523.1%0.00.00.0%6.51.523.1%1.51.5100.0%0.02.02.0-63.04.541.9% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/21W 126-998010000200.0%000.0%200.0%000.0%100.0+6120.0%12/20W 124-101195310025120.0%11100.0%6233.3%000.0%030.5+00441.7%12/16W 130-101247030108112.5%000.0%8112.5%44100.0%000.0+22535.9%12/13W 115-105249620109333.3%100.0%10330.0%000.0%240.0+42845.0%12/8L 122-1132010020015240.0%11100.0%6350.0%22100.0%002.0-54572.7%12/7W 116-10220610010300.0%3266.7%6233.3%22100.0%100.0-23343.6%12/5W 126-114208520117228.6%11100.0%8337.5%000.0%052.0+122850.0%12/3W 118-872314361209444.4%11100.0%10550.0%000.0%120.0+1631870.0%12/1W 115-111203121015120.0%000.0%5120.0%000.0%012.0+160230.0%11/29L 117-101197010007228.6%000.0%7228.6%2150.0%000.0-63144.4%11/27L 135-1241610201016233.3%22100.0%8450.0%000.0%110.0-82662.5%11/24W 122-108193430004125.0%200.0%6116.7%000.0%130.0+31525.0%11/19L 120-117196111003266.7%000.0%3266.7%000.0%010.0-1017100.0%11/11W 119-11318013001500.0%000.0%500.0%000.0%013.0+11350.0%11/9W 105-100206220104250.0%000.0%4250.0%000.0%020.0+22775.0%11/8W 136-117145210004125.0%000.0%4125.0%22100.0%020.0-30651.2%11/6W 131-122199200026350.0%000.0%6350.0%000.0%110.0+03475.0%11/4W 116-1142712520226233.3%4375.0%10550.0%000.0%051.0-1111260.0%11/2W 114-1132217111009555.6%11100.0%10660.0%000.0%010.0+601985.0%11/1W 120-109206210003266.7%000.0%3266.7%000.0%020.0+535100.0%10/30W 134-110213030204125.0%000.0%4125.0%000.0%000.0+252337.5%10/28W 110-104216220105240.0%000.0%5240.0%000.0%020.0+93560.0%10/26W 135-1161911210117342.9%100.0%8337.5%22100.0%111.0+122961.9%10/25W 113-10115012010400.0%000.0%400.0%000.0%010.0+2100.0%10/23W 136-106167010003133.3%11100.0%4250.0%22100.0%000.0+134371.7%
Regular Season Totals 19.76.81.91.70.20.60.55.31.732.3%0.80.568.4%6.12.236.8%0.60.693.8%0.41.53.5+991.97.653.4%
Sam Merrill Player Profile
Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
Birthdate
5/15/1996 (28)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'4", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 2; Pk 60 (NOP)
Birthplace
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Position
SG
College
Utah State
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Cavaliers
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Sacramento Kings
2022-2022
(1 season)
Memphis Grizzlies
2021-2022
(1 season)
Milwaukee Bucks
2020-2021
(1 season)
Sam Merrill Latest News
Won't return Saturday
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.
Available, will suit up
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.
Added to injury report
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.
Strong showing off bench
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.
Active Sunday
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.
Returns to practice
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.
Listed out for Wednesday
Merrill (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans. Merrill just returned from a three-game absence Tuesday against Boston, logging six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist, one rebound and one block across 19 minutes of his first start of the campaign. He's being held out Wednesday for maintenance purposes, so he's likely to be available Sunday against the Raptors.
Paltry numbers in starting role
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.
Gets start sans Okoro
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.