Hoop DossierSam Merrill
Cleveland Cavaliers · Guard · 6′4″ 205 lb · age 30 · Utah State · 8th season
Season averages appear after his first game (Thu, Oct 22).
What's being said
8 items this season- Podcast Danny Cunningham, Locked On Cavs · Report ·
Sam Merrill did not take part in the scrimmage.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Merrill (elbow) isn't participating in Saturday's scrimmage, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Report ·
Sam Merrill did not play in the finale.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Analysis ·
The host believes, but isn't sure, that Merrill sat out because of right elbow soreness.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Analysis ·
The host believes the top eight is clearly defined. Beyond the starters it includes Tyson (heard as "Jalen Tyson"; likely Jaylon Tyson), Sam Merrill and Hezonja (heard as "Mario Hazonia"; likely Mario Hezonja).
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Analysis ·
The host says Sam Merrill has not stood out in the preseason, but the team knows what he brings.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Report ·
Harden did not play in the first preseason game. Tyson (likely Jaylon Tyson) started in his place, Hezonja (likely Mario Hezonja) and Merrill were the first two off the bench, and Thomas (likely Meleek Thomas) was the eighth to check in.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Report ·
The bench trio of Merrill, Tyson (likely Jaylon Tyson) and Hezonja (likely Mario Hezonja) was +4 in six minutes with Mitchell and Allen, and +8 in four possessions with Harden and Mobley.
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 67 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | NYK L | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| May 21 | @NYK L | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 19 | @NYK L | 28 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| May 17 | @DET W | 25 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| May 15 | DET L | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| May 11 | DET W | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| May 9 | DET W | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 5 | @DET L | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| May 3 | TOR W | 23 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| May 1 | @TOR L | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 29 | TOR W | 23 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 26 | @TOR L | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 23 | @TOR L | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 20 | TOR W | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 18 | TOR W | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 67 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8 | ATL W | 27 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | @MEM W | 28 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr 2 | @GSW W | 28 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | @UTA W | 28 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 27 | MIA W | 27 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 25 | MIA L | 29 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar 24 | ORL W | 33 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 21 | @NOP W | 32 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 19 | @CHI W | 31 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 17 | @MIL W | 28 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 11 | @ORL L | 30 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 9 | PHI W | 21 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar 8 | BOS L | 29 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 3 | DET W | 27 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 1 | @BKN W | 27 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb 27 | @DET L | 36 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb 25 | @MIL L | 34 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 24 | NYK W | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 22 | @OKC L | 29 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb 20 | @CHA W | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 19 | BKN W | 22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 11 | WAS W | 25 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb 9 | @DEN W | 25 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 7 | @SAC W | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 4 | @LAC W | 21 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 1 | @POR W | 29 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Jan 30 | @PHX L | 19 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 28 | LAL W | 24 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Jan 14 | @PHI W | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 12 | UTA L | 28 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Jan 10 | MIN W | 26 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Jan 8 | @MIN L | 31 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Jan 6 | @IND W | 31 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Jan 4 | DET L | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec 31 | PHX W | 23 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec 29 | @SAS W | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 27 | @HOU L | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec 25 | @NYK L | 29 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 23 | NOP W | 26 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Dec 22 | CHA W | 26 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov 17 | MIL W | 28 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Nov 15 | MEM W | 27 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 13 | TOR L | 27 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Nov 12 | @MIA W | 21 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 10 | @MIA L | 33 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Nov 8 | CHI W | 28 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Nov 7 | @WAS W | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Nov 5 | PHI W | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct 27 | @DET W | 18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 26 | MIL W | 30 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Oct 24 | @BKN W | 26 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Oct 22 | @NYK L | 28 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
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