Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill has received an injury update that is not positive for the team, according to reports on Saturday. The 28-year-old sharpshooter, who wears number 5 for Cleveland, has been a key rotational piece for the Cavaliers this season.
Merrill was last photographed in action on March 1, 2026, during the first half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York City. The nature and severity of the injury have not been disclosed in the initial report, but the update suggests Merrill could miss significant time.
The Cavaliers will need to adjust their perimeter rotation and three-point shooting in Merrill's potential absence as they navigate the 2026-27 NBA season.
