Sam Merrill Out for Cavaliers with Right Ankle Sprain
Sam Merrill of the Cleveland Cavaliers is dealing with a right ankle sprain. This injury has kept him from playing in recent games. The team has confirmed that he will not be available to take the court.
What It Means
Merrill’s absence impacts the Cavaliers’ depth at shooting guard. He averages 7 points per game this season. His shooting accuracy is 38.7% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range.
The team will likely rely more on Donovan Mitchell, who leads the position with 23.4 points per game, and Craig Porter Jr., who averages 2.5 points per game, to fill in during Merrill’s absence. The Cavaliers will need to adjust their lineup accordingly until Merrill can return.
