Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill returns to practice after injury, scoring dips
The gist
Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill returned to practice but scored single digits in four straight games.
His minutes are down, so his fantasy value hinges on three-point streaming.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Merrill and teammate Jaylon Tyson spoke with media after shootaround at Cleveland Clinic Courts, and Merrill posted nine points in a 127-125 win over the Timberwolves.
- Oct 28, 2026Merrill had eight points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during a 121-111 win over Washington.
- Oct 29, 2026CBS Sports reported Merrill logged a season-low 20 minutes and scored single digits for the fourth straight game.