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CLE • Guard • #5
1 day 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.
CLE • Guard • #5
1 day ago
Craig Porter Jr. will come off the bench after starting on Thursday. Merrill will take his spot after playing 31 minutes in the Cavs’ last game, while Porter only played 15. Merrill will play a similar role, but he’ll be playing alongside the starters.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #5
3 days ago
Merrill started and closed Thursday’s games in a similar way, scoring 11 points in both the first and fourth quarters, with three-point production being key. The sharp-shooting guard’s production in between those two periods was also similar, as he went scoreless in the middle two quarters. As a result, Merrill ended with 22 points and five threes. He didn’t make major contributions elsewhere in this game; however, he’s now scored 15 or more points and made at least four three-pointers in four consecutive games.
CLE • Guard • #5
5 days ago
Merrill, who has been battling several minor injuries this season, provided a spark for the Cavaliers with Donovan Mitchell getting the night off to rest, knocking down 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. The 29-year-old sharpshooter has recorded double-digit points in five of eight games since returning to the lineup on December 22.
CLE • Guard • #5
7 days ago
Jarrett Allen’s absence on Sunday led to Merrill returning to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his previous two appearances. The Cavaliers’ guard did what was expected, offering solid three-point value while also tallying a few rebounds and assists. With Jaylon Tyson (6/7/3/1/2 with one three-pointer) ahead of Merrill in the pecking order, the sharpshooter’s fantasy value is limited when the Cavaliers are whole.
CLE • Guard • #5
8 days ago
The Cavaliers won’t have Jarrett Allen for Sunday’s game, as he has been ruled out due to illness. As a result, Merrill is in the starting lineup, with Tyson and Mobley shifting down a position.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #5
8 days ago
Merrill is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Nuggets. With the Cavaliers being down Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade, Merrill’s return should not negatively affect De’Andre Hunter’s playing time.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #5
8 days ago
Merrill was not available for Friday’s win over the Nuggets, with his minutes being absorbed by De’Andre Hunter. If Merrill cannot play on Sunday, rotation minutes would be available to Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he would not be worth streaming in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
9 days ago
Merrill will not play on Friday, freeing up rotation minutes for some of Cleveland’s reserves. Jaylon Tyson, who was already worth rostering in some 12-team formats, should see his playing time increase with Merrill unavailable.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #5
10 days ago
Merrill was ultimately cleared to play in Wednesday’s win over the Suns, logging 23 minutes. Look for him to take on a similar workload if he can play against the Nuggets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
12 days ago
Merrill is dealing with a sore left hip, but the probable tag suggests that he’s closer to playing on Wednesday than not. Merrill was moved to the bench for Monday’s win over the Spurs, with Evan Mobley getting the start. If he can’t play on Monday, there will likely be even more opportunities for Jaylon Tyson to produce.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
19 days ago
Merrill was a big reason why Cleveland was able to put this contest away, connecting on 6-of-10 from three-point range — including a pair in the final 34 seconds of the first half — as the Cavaliers drained 20-of-49 from distance. The 29-year-old sharpshooter was back in the lineup for just the second time since November 17 after missing 14 contests with a sprained right hand. He offers some appeal for fantasy managers in deeper formats based on his scoring upside.
CLE • Guard • #5
19 days ago
The Cavaliers have made a change to their starting lineup, with Merrill replacing Jaylon Tyson. While he should still play plenty, Tyson’s fantasy value takes a slight hit with the move to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Guard • #5
20 days ago
Merrill was in the Cavaliers’ rotation for the first time since November 17, having missed 14 games with a sprained right hand. He played 26 minutes off the bench on Monday but missed all four of his three-point attempts. While Merrill recorded five assists, he still has some rust to shake off with his perimeter shot. For that reason, he may not be of much value to most fantasy managers in the short term. But Merrill can provide three-pointers once his hand is no longer an issue.
CLE • Guard • #5
20 days ago
Merrill is back after missing the last 14 games with a sprained right hand. He’ll give the Cavaliers needed perimeter shooting, potentially siphoning some minutes away from Jaylon Tyson. However, fantasy managers should not move on from the second-year wing, especially if he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #5
21 days ago
Merrill last appeared in a game on November 17, but that may change on Monday. If he can go, Merrill provides the Cavaliers’ rotation with needed three-point shooting. However, he would not be a must-roster player in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
24 days ago
Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, and that won’t change on Friday. Jaylon Tyson has taken advantage of the opportunities thrown his way, and the second-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
29 days ago
Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, which has freed up additional minutes for Jaylon Tyson and De’Andre Hunter. That will remain the case on Sunday, with Tyson offering a slightly higher fantasy ceiling for managers competing in category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
This will be an eighth straight absence for Merrill, and there hasn’t been much clarity as to how much longer he’ll be out. Jaylon Tyson will continue to play a large role, even if he is pushed to the bench with Darius Garland back. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor will also continue to see added minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
This will be a sixth straight absence for Merrill, which means that Jaylon Tyson should continue to see a bump in minutes. With Jarrett Allen and Lonzo Ball out, Tyrese Proctor could return to the rotation, depending on Craig Porter Jr.'s status.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Friday’s game will be the fifth that Merrill has missed since suffering a sprained right hand. He does not have a return timeline, and his absence benefits Jaylon Tyson, even if the second-year wing comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a sprained right hand. With the Cavaliers missing multiple starters in addition to Merrill, Jaylon Tyson should be used as a streamer wherever available.
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the third Merrill has missed with a sprained right hand. With Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson available, both started Friday’s win over the Pacers. That should remain the case on Sunday, and Tyson is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill will miss a second straight game as he continues to recover from a sprained right hand. While Nae’Qwan Tomlin started Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets, Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson are both questionable for Friday’s game. If they’re available, Tomlin will return to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a sprained right hand. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Craig Porter Jr. and Lonzo Ball being potential replacements. Either one would bump Donovan Mitchell to the off-guard role, but he would still do a lot of on-ball playmaking.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill, who hit six three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Bucks, is dealing with a sprained right (shooting) hand. If he’s unable to go, there may be rotation minutes available to Tyrese Proctor, as Cleveland remains without Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson. However, Proctor is not a player worth streaming in this spot, as the playing time is not guaranteed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill was scorching-hot from long range, drilling six of nine from beyond the arc to eclipse the 20-point mark for the first time since October 24. He’s shooting a career-best 44.4 percent while attempting nearly four three-pointers per-game through 12 contests. He’ll continue to play an increased role with Darius Garland (toe) on the shelf.
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill started for the fourth straight game, and he was once again a reliable source of three-pointers. Darius Garland (toe) and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) both remained out, so Merrill was able to log 27 minutes. He doesn’t contribute much across the box score, but the three-pointers have been there consistently; he’s averaging 3.5 triples per game this year and has only hit fewer than two in a game one time.
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill started a second straight game with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, and this one was more productive than the first one. He started the year off as a starter and was effective, hitting 18 three-pointers over the first four games. He’s cooled off since returning from a hip injury, but the opportunity is still a good one for him. He should be a reliable source of triples as long as Garland is sidelined.