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Cleveland Cavaliers | #5 | Guard

Sam Merrill

PPG

13.4

RPG

2.3

APG

2.4

HEIGHT

6'4" (1.93m)

WEIGHT

205lb (93kg)

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Utah State

AGE

29 years

BIRTHDATE

May 15, 1996

DRAFT

2020 R2 Pick 60

EXPERIENCE

5 Years

6'4" | 205lb | 29 years

DRAFT

2020 R2 Pick 60

BIRTHDATE

May 15, 1996

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Utah State

EXPERIENCE

5 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Jan 28, 2026CLE vs. LALW2441425.01333.31250.01014011031
Jan 14, 2026CLE @ PHIW1031520.01333.3000.0033000015
Jan 12, 2026CLE vs. UTAL281451145.53837.51110002230015-10
Jan 10, 2026CLE vs. MINW26205771.45683.3551000221302220
Jan 08, 2026CLE @ MINL312271353.851145.533100202310036

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01/29/2026, 6:40 AM

Muted impact in return

Merrill (hand) closed Wednesday's 129-99 victory over the Lakers with four points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, one rebound and one block across 24 minutes.

01/28/2026, 11:25 PM

Available and starting

Merrill (hand) is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

01/27/2026, 10:22 PM

Likely to play Wednesday

Merrill is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with a sprained right hand.

01/26/2026, 7:52 PM

Out for personal reasons

Merrill is out for Monday's game against the Magic for personal reasons.

01/25/2026, 9:34 PM

Iffy for Monday

Merrill (hand) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 NBA Champion