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Sam Merrill Fantasy Stats

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Shooting Guard #5

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'4"  /  205 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) May 15, 1996 (29)
Experience 5 seasons
College Utah State

2025-26 Rankings

Preseason SG57
Final SG52

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL FG% FT% 3P% FTM 2PM 3PM TOV DDBL TDBL
2020-21MILSG306.07.73.01.00.70.00.344.4100.044.70.10.40.70.300
2021-22MEMSG67.09.54.21.20.70.00.033.350.030.40.30.21.20.300
2022-23CLESG510.811.65.01.81.00.00.840.9100.027.80.40.81.00.000
2023-24CLESG6114.817.58.02.01.80.10.340.292.940.40.40.22.30.300
2024-25CLESG7114.819.77.22.21.50.20.740.696.637.20.40.51.90.500
2025-26CLESG5222.226.512.82.62.40.10.646.185.542.11.11.23.00.810
Career 225 15.1 18.6 8.0 2.0 1.6 0.1 0.5 42.4 89.0 39.7 0.5 0.6 2.1 0.5 1 0

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL FG% FT% 3P% FTM 2PM 3PM TOV DDBL TDBL
Apr 18, 2026 CLETORSG15.5020:367420025.0100.033.3401000
Last 1 15.5 0 20:36 7.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 25.0 100.0 33.3 4.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0 0

Sam Merrill News

Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Set to Suit Up on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is slated to suit up Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Merrill is set to take the floor after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old guard to see extended minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities tonight with star guards James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out of action.
Apr 6   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Available Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) will play on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. The team has removed him from the injury report after Merrill missed Tuesday's loss to the Lakers to manage a hamstring injury. Merrill has been a starter in each of his last 14 appearances, and his return to the rotation is likely to send Max Strus back to the bench. Although Merrill scored just nine points on Monday night against Utah, he has recently gone through one of his best stretches of the season. Across his last seven outings, Merrill has tallied 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
Apr 2   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Unavailable Against Lakers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Merrill will have the evening for maintenance and should be back in action for Thursday's game against Golden State. Keon Ellis could absorb some of Merrill's available minutes this evening. Ellis collected 13 points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block across 24 minutes in his last outing on Monday against the Jazz.
Mar 31   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Won't Play Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic due to personal reasons. Merrill had already missed five consecutive contests due to a right-hand sprain and it is unclear if he has fully recovered from the injury. While the 29-year-old sharpshooter continues to sit out, Jaylon Tyson will continue to benefit fantasy-wise, as Darius Garland (toe) is still sidelined as well. Tyson has started five straight games and is averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers across 34.0 minutes per outing during that timeframe.
Jan 26   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Still Uncertain to Play Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) is questionable for Monday's game against Orlando as he works through a right-hand sprain that has already sidelined him for five straight contests. If Merrill remains out, Jaylon Tyson continues to be the clear fantasy beneficiary, especially with Darius Garland (toe) still unavailable. Tyson has started five straight games and is averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers in 34.0 minutes during that span. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor are tough to trust, offering only matchup-based fantasy value.
Jan 26   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill to Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento, marking his fourth straight absence as he continues to manage a right-hand sprain. With Merrill and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Cleveland is again leaning on Jaylon Tyson for secondary scoring and playmaking. Tyson delivered 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes last game, giving him short-term value in standard formats. Craig Porter Jr. also continues to see an expanded role, though his seven points, one rebound, and two assists in 18 minutes keep him capped as a low-end option.
Jan 23   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Still Out vs. Thunder

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second straight absence with a right-hand sprain, though he remains day-to-day. With Darius Garland (toe) also sidelined, Cleveland's backcourt rotation stays thin, and usage is redistributed. Jaylon Tyson continues to benefit most, coming off a 39-point outing in 38 minutes Friday while handling a larger offensive role. Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter Jr. should see added minutes off the bench but remain situational fantasy plays due to volatile production.
Jan 19   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Out Friday with Hand Sprain

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers due to a right-hand sprain, an injury he aggravated on Wednesday. Merrill logged just three points in 10 minutes in the win, and his absence removes a key spacing piece from the rotation. Craig Porter Jr. becomes a viable short-term assists streamer after stepping into a larger bench role, while Jaylon Tyson could also see extra opportunities on the wing. With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Donovan Mitchell is expected to carry a heavier share of the perimeter workload.
Jan 16   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Available Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) has received the green light to play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been out of commission since Nov. 17 due to a right-hand sprain. Merrill is in the midst of a career year, averaging 13.9 points per game on fabulous 44.4 three-point shooting. On Monday, he may have to rely more on his two-point shot to score, as Charlotte gives up the fourth-fewest three-point attempts in the league.
Dec 22   
Sam Merrill  • SG  •  Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Remains on Shelf Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) will sit out his 13th consecutive game on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He hasn't played for a month due to a right hand sprain. The injury has halted a career year for Merrill, who has averaged 13.9 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the three-point line. The absence of Merrill and Max Strus (foot) has allowed Jaylon Tyson to blossom. The 23-year-old sophomore has recorded three double-doubles this month, averaging 17.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for December. Tyson and the Cavaliers have an outstanding fantasy matchup on Wednesday against a team ranked second in pace this season, but with a bottom-ten defensive efficiency.
Dec 17   
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