Sam Merrill Questionable for Cavaliers’ Game with Mavericks on January 3rd Due to Ankle Sprain
Sam Merrill, the shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is dealing with a right ankle sprain. His status is questionable for the upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 3rd. This injury follows a recent quad issue that had him listed as questionable in December.
What It Means
If Sam Merrill cannot play, it would impact the Cavaliers’ depth at shooting guard. Merrill averages 7.3 points per game and contributes with his three-point shooting at 35.3%. He plays around 19.6 minutes per game, providing solid support off the bench.
The team might look to Donovan Mitchell more if Merrill is out. Mitchell leads with 23.6 points per game and plays over 31 minutes each night. Craig Porter Jr., who averages 2.5 points in limited minutes, might also see some increased playing time.
