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CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 days ago
Merrill came off the bench and logged 27 minutes in the Cavaliers’ win over the Hawks on Wednesday, draining a pair of three-pointers along the way. However, he won’t be available for the rematch, which could allow Keon Ellis and Max Strus to take on a heavier workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
5 days ago
Merrill got the starting nod in this game and while he started slow, he caught fire after the break. He scored 18 of his 21 points after halftime, including 13 in the third quarter, which helped the Cavs take control of this game. Merrill started with Max Strus (foot) sidelined, but he will likely come off the bench when the team is fully healthy. Merrill has had an excellent season for Cleveland, mostly as a starter, and he’ll continue to be an important piece for them entering the playoffs.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
6 days ago
Merrill is back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Pacers. With Max Strus (foot) unavailable, Merrill is likely to start against the Grizzlies.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so some rotation players are resting. Merrill, who played in Thursday’s win over the Cavaliers after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Clippers. Max Strus is not on the injury report, and he should have no problem getting up shots against the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
11 days ago
Merrill appears to be on track to play on Thursday after missing Tuesday’s game against the Lakers. The sixth-year guard has been featured as a starter in the backcourt most recently, and his return to the lineup could potentially send Max Strus back to the bench. Merrill is averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 three-pointers per game this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
12 days ago
Merrill played 28 minutes as a starter on Monday, but he will be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back. Keon Ellis started in place of Jarrett Allen on Monday, but with Merrill out, he should continue to start, even with Allen back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
18 days ago
Merrill returned from a two-game absence with a hamstring injury and has been on fire since then. During this four-game win streak, he has averaged 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 triples while shooting 50 percent from the floor. He’s not a reliable source of production in other categories, but he has shot the ball well, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Heat on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
26 days ago
Merrill is back after missing two games, and he will immediately return to the starting unit. That will push Keon Ellis back to the bench. Ellis has been productive recently as both a starter and reserve and should continue to contribute off the bench.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
26 days ago
Merrill is set to return after a two-game absence with left hamstring tightness. With Keon Ellis and Max Strus getting starts while Merrill was sidelined, it’s no guarantee that he’s re-inserted into the starting lineup against the Bucks on Tuesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
27 days ago
Merrill has missed the last two games with tightness in his left hamstring. Keon Ellis moved into the starting lineup in his absence and may continue to do so. However, Max Strus (foot) made his season debut on Sunday and played extremely well. Ultimately, he may be the fifth starter once the Cavaliers are back to full strength.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
29 days ago
Merrill will miss a second straight game with left hamstring tightness. Keon Ellis moved into the starting lineup on Friday and should retain that role, which raises his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
30 days ago
Merrill was added to the injury report on Friday afternoon due to tightness in his left hamstring, and now he’s officially out. Keon Ellis will move into the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Ellis is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
30 days ago
Merrill is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and it could keep him sidelined against Dallas. If Merrill is ultimately ruled out, more playing time could be available for Jaylon Tyson and Keon Ellis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Mitchell and Wade are back after missing time with groin and ankle injuries, respectively. However, the Cavaliers will be without Jarrett Allen (knee), so Merrill will be the fifth starter. Jaylon Tyson, who moved into the lineup following Mitchell’s injury, returns to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill was one of three Cavaliers to score at least 20 points on Friday, the second time in four games that he’s reached that number. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he remains a player who’s most valuable to fantasy managers seeking three-point production. Merrill’s line on Friday included three assists and two steals, but the four triples were the production that most expect to get from him.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill started the second half of this game in place of Dean Wade, and the choice was a strong one. After scoring nine points in the first half, he had eight more in the first three minutes of the third quarter. Unfortunately, he only hit one more triple over the course of the rest of the game. This was likely a hot-hand situation, so Merrill should return to playing a role off the bench in Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so Evan Mobley (calf) sits for injury management reasons. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Merrill, who can offer points and three-pointers in what should be a high-scoring game.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill put on a shooting clinic in the first half of Wednesday’s game, with the 26 points being the most he’s scored in a half in his NBA career. The sharpshooter knocked down two more triples in the second half, finishing with new highs in points (32) and three-pointers (nine). With Evan Mobley (calf) expected back after the All-Star break, Merrill or Jaylon Tyson (7/5/1/1) will be asked to come off the bench. For Merrill, he’s still capable of offering reliable fantasy value to those needing three-point production.
Source: Cavs Notes
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Merrill has now had four games with six made three-pointers this season. With De’Andre Hunter traded to the Kings, it’s reasonable to think the Cavaliers could lean on Merrill more for his outside shooting. Without contributing in other categories, though, he’s difficult to even consider outside of deeper formats.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Merrill is back after missing time due to a hand injury and for personal reasons. He’ll move into the starting lineup, filling the void left by the injured Evan Mobley. Cleveland’s other four starters are unchanged from Monday’s win over the Magic.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Merrill has missed the last six games with a hand injury, but is poised to make his return Wednesday against the Lakers. The 29-year-old shooting guard could be more involved in small-ball lineups with Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill came into the day questionable after missing five straight games with a hand injury, but he’ll ultimately be ruled out due to personal reasons. His absence will mean more playing time for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last five games with a right hand injury. His absence has created more opportunities for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade, with the former being part of the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a hand injury. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Merrill out while De’Andre Hunter continues to occupy a bench role.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Merrill, who has been in and out of the starting lineup when available. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain the starters for Cleveland with Merrill still out, while De’Andre Hunter should continue to fill out big minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill is set to miss his third game in a row after injuring his right hand last week against the 76ers. De’Andre Hunter will figure more prominently with the Cavaliers’ second unit while Merrill remains out, though he’s not nearly as enticing a fantasy option as he was last season.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill will miss a second consecutive game after injuring his right hand during Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. While De’Andre Hunter takes on a more prominent role within the second unit, his overall production has not been good enough to make a significant impact in standard category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill sprained his right hand during Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. Hopefully, this isn’t an injury that will shelve him for an extended period. De’Andre Hunter, who offers limited fantasy upside, will figure more prominently within the Cavaliers’ bench unit with Merrill unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill suffered a right hand injury during Wednesday’s game. While the Cavaliers announced at halftime that he was questionable to return, the sharpshooter never did. Given that he’s right-handed, there should be concern among fantasy managers who are rostering him for the three-point production. If Merrill has to miss time, De’Andre Hunter will likely figure more prominently in the bench rotation.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Merrill slid back into the starting lineup for this game, replacing Craig Porter Jr. with the opening group. He took advantage of the opportunity, with this being his fourth straight game with at least five three-pointers. He has been on fire lately, having shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of those. Managers should ride the hot hand with Merrill and stream him in as long as he’s hitting shots.