Sam Merrill's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 4'' , 205 lbs
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Birthdate05/15/1996 (28)
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CollegeUtah State
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Draft Info2020: Rd 2, Pk 60
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StatusActive
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sam Merrill (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as he continues to work his way back from injury. A neck problem kept him out for the final three regular-season games, but Merrill looks to be on track to return to the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs against Orlando on Saturday. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 8.0 points in 17.5 minutes during the regular season, shooting 40.4 percent from downtown. Merrill's shooting ability makes him a good option to have on the bench, but the rotations get tighter during the postseason, and he likely won't see a lot of time on the court.