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Cleveland Cavaliers | #5 | Guard

Sam Merrill

PPG

13.1

RPG

2.2

APG

2.3

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+/-
Feb 07, 2026CLE @ SACW242060.0050.02210001120012-8
Feb 04, 2026CLE @ LACW21114666.73560.0000.01010001121
Feb 01, 2026CLE @ PORW29227977.86875.0221000224001225
Jan 30, 2026CLE @ PHXL191041233.32728.6000.011220013-19
Jan 28, 2026CLE vs. LALW2441425.01333.31250.01014011031

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02/08/2026, 1:59 PM

Sees dip during Harden's debut

Merrill closed Saturday's 132-126 victory over the Kings with two points (0-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 24 minutes.

02/02/2026, 1:09 PM

Drills six three-pointers in win

Merrill finished Sunday's 130-111 victory over the Trail Blazers with 22 points (7-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 29 minutes.

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.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 NBA Champion