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29 de janeiro de 2026
Muted impact in return
Merrill (hand) closed Wednesday's 129-99 victory over the Lakers with four points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, one rebound and one block across 24 minutes.
Análise
Merrill returned from a six-game absence due to a right hand sprain and immediately stepped into the starting five while Cleveland was without Darius Garland (toe) and Evan Mobley (calf). The sixth-year wing had a limited impact in his return, however, putting up a season-low four shot attempts while failing to score in double figures for the sixth time in 25 appearances on the season. On a more positive note, the sharpshooter's four assists were his most since Dec. 23, when he dished out seven in a win over New Orleans.
28 de janeiro de 2026
Available and starting
Merrill (hand) is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Análise
Merrill will return from a six-game absence with a sprained right hand Wednesday, and he will fill the void in the first unit left behind by the injured Evan Mobley (calf). Across his last seven starts, Merrill has averaged 16.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
27 de janeiro de 2026
Likely to play Wednesday
Merrill is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with a sprained right hand.
Análise
Merrill had missed five consecutive contests due to the sprain before being ruled out for personal reasons ahead of Monday's win over Orlando. With Evan Mobley (calf) out of action, Merrill is an option to jump into the first unit. The sharpshooter has averaged 15.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 4.2 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per tilt in his last six games.
26 de janeiro de 2026
Out for personal reasons
Merrill is out for Monday's game against the Magic for personal reasons.
Análise
The sharpshooter had missed six consecutive contests due to a right hand sprain, though it remains unclear if he's overcome the injury. With De'Andre Hunter (knee) questionable, Craig Porter and Dean Wade are candidates to soak up extra minutes Monday.
25 de janeiro de 2026
Iffy for Monday
Merrill (hand) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Análise
Merrill is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive contest due to a right hand sprain. If the sharpshooter isn't cleared to play, Jaylon Tyson, Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter would be candidates for increased playing time.
24 de janeiro de 2026
Not available Saturday
Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Análise
Merrill will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a right hand sprain, the same injury that caused him to miss nearly a month earlier in the season. His next chance to play is in Monday's rematch against Orlando.
24 de janeiro de 2026
Progressing, not ready to play
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said prior to Friday's 123-118 win over the Kings that Merrill is progressing "much better" in his recovery from a right hand sprain but isn't yet ready to play, Spencer German of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.
Análise
Merrill thus appears likely sit out fifth consecutive game Saturday in Orlando, but he doesn't look as though he'll be at risk of missing as much time as he did earlier in the season, when he was sidelined for a month due to the same injury. In the recent absences of Merrill and Darius Garland (toe), the Cavaliers have been able to open up more minutes for the likes of Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Craig Porter and Larry Nance.