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• Mike Gansey’s track record with Cavs offers clues to Sixers’ vision

The Sixers didn’t hire Mike Gansey because of one move. But his track record helping identify talent in Cleveland likely didn’t hurt. As noted by Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports, Gansey played a role in evaluating trade and free-agent targets for the Cavaliers, including Max Strus and Sam Merrill, two players who became important contributors […] The post Mike Gansey’s...2026
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• Cavaliers’ Merrill, Pistons’ Huerter Out For Game 2
Cavaliers sharpshooter Sam Merrill has been ruled out for Thursday’s Game 2 in Detroit, tweets Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The sixth-year wing was initially considered questionable for tonight’s contest due to a left hamstring strain, which he suffered during Tuesday’s Game 1 loss vs. the Pistons. Merrill had a career year for the Cavs after […]...2026
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• Cavs guard Sam Merrill out with hamstring injury versus Pistons in Game 2 of their 2nd-round series
Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill is out of the lineup with a hamstring injury against the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday night. Merrill was injured early in a Game 1 loss to the Pistons on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old Merrill averaged 12.8 points during the regular season and scored in double digits twice in the seven-game, first-round series ag...2026
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• Is Sam Merrill playing tonight? Injury status for Cavaliers guard
Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill is out for Game 2 against the Pistons with a hamstring strain, a big blow to Cleveland's shooting....2026
• Sam Merrill Undergoes MRI On Hamstring

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill underwent an MRI on his left hamstring on Wednesday. Merrill, who was held out of practice, suffered the injury during the Cavs' Game 1 loss to the Pistons. Merrill averaged 12.8 points in the regular season. Game 2 takes place on Thursday....2026
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• Cavs’ Sam Merrill questionable for Game 2 with hamstring strain

The Cavs may be down a shooter, as Sam Merrill is dealing with a hamstring issue. Merrill has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Game 1 against Detroit, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. He didn’t practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Game 2. The timeline is unclear. The turnaround is […] The post Cavs’ Sam Merrill questionable for Game 2 with ha...2026
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• Cavs guard Sam Merrill out with hamstring injury versus Pistons in Game 2 of their 2nd-round series
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• Sam Merrill Undergoes MRI On Hamstring
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• Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill gets MRI on hamstring and sits out practice after Game 1 injury
Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs held him out of practice Wednesday, a day before they will shoot to even the second-round series in Detroit. Merrill had one assist and one turnover in six-plus minutes of the opener on Tuesday night....2026
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• Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-108 on Sunday night. Thomas Bryant added 14 points and 10 rebounds in his first start of the season for Cleveland, which didn’t take its initial lead until the third quarter. The playoff-bound Cavaliers (49-29) reduced...2026
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• How To Watch Cavaliers Vs Lakers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA's late-season drama shifts to Hollywood this Tuesday, March 31 as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Cleveland (47-28) arrives as one of the East's most dangerous squads, currently holding the fourth seed and looking to secure home-court advantage for the first round. The Lakers (49-26), meanwhile, are riding a massive wave of momentum having wo...2026
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• How to watch New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs

The New York Knicks (37-21) travel to Ohio to face the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-22) at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This contest, representing the third and final regular-season meeting between these Eastern Conference titans, carries significant implications for postseason positioning. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Mike Brown, the New York Knicks have undergone a ta...2026
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• Cavs Trade De'Andre Hunter To Kings For Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis; Kings Send Dario Saric To Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings. Cleveland will acquire guards Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from Sacramento. The Kings are also trading Dario Saric to the Bulls, who will acquire a 2027 second-round pick from the Cavaliers and a 2029 second-round pick from the Kings. The Cavs will save nearly $50 million in terms of salary and tax penalties by ...2026
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• Darius Garland Leaves Win Over Sixers With Foot Injury, Doubtful For Friday

Darius Garland left the Cleveland Cavaliers' 133-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the third quarter with a right foot injury. Garland had the ball stolen from him and remained down on the court before limping to the bench. Garland has been dealing with turf toe in his left foot throughout the season. Donovan Mitchell said that Garland was "in good spirits" after the game. Sam M...2026
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• Cavs' Garland exits win vs. 76ers with foot injury
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers with a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back contusion)....2026
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• Cavs still without timetable as Sam Merrill works through wrist injury

Sam Merrill was playing some of the best basketball of his career when the Cavaliers needed him most. Injuries had thinned the rotation, and Merrill’s shooting gave Cleveland a real jolt to open the season. Then came November 17 against Milwaukee, when a wrist injury knocked him out of the lineup. He hasn’t returned, and […] The post Cavs still without timetable as Sam Merrill works through ...2025

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"Sam Merrill also left the game in the first half with a right hand injury."

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"Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN."

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"Watch the video here: Jordan Poole, scoreless in 22 minutes thus far, stymied by Sam Merrill, getting booed heavily at home."

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"LAS VEGAS — Led by Emoni Bates and Sam Merrill, Cleveland’s lights-out shooting resulted in a 100-77 victory over the Grizzlies at the NBA Summer League here on Monday."

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"Sam Merrill signed two-year, partially guaranteed deal with Kings"

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"According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Sam Merrill and two future second-round picks will head back to Memphis in the deal."

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"Sam Merrill’s shot from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter […] The post Bucks Set NBA Record For 3-Pointers In 144-97 Shellacking Of Heat appeared first on NESN."

• Mike Gansey’s track record with Cavs offers clues to Sixers’ vision
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• How to watch New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
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• Cavs Trade De'Andre Hunter To Kings For Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis; Kings Send Dario Saric To Bulls
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• Jonathan Kuminga, Sam Merrill, others now officially trade-eligible

The Warriors-Jonathan Kuminga situation is about to reach its first real inflection point. Nearly three months after signing a two-year, $46.5 million contract, Kuminga becomes trade-eligible Thursday, a development ESPN’s Bobby Marks flagged as a key moment for a saga that’s been quietly building all season. Kuminga opened the year as a starter, beginning the […] The post Jonathan Kuminga, ...2026
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama
Cavaliers The Cavaliers have yet to resemble the team that finished with the top seed in the Eastern Conference a season ago, but the past two nights have offered a reminder of what they can look like when healthy, or at least healthier. Cleveland has been without key contributors for much of the season. Evan […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Spurs, Victor W...2025
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• Cavaliers Notes: Merrill, Mitchell, Garland
Weighed down by salary cap concerns, the Cavaliers made Sam Merrill a priority in free agency. They re-signed him to a team-friendly four-year, $38MM contract. The early returns have been very promising, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required) notes. After Sunday’s win over Milwaukee, coach Kenny Atkinson has “probably been our best player over the […]...2025
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Rockets, Clippers, Bradley Beal

Cavaliers Sam Merrill was on the golf course when his agent called with life-changing news — the Cavaliers were offering him a four-year, $38 million contract. Needless to say, the round didn’t go as planned after that. But Merrill wasn’t complaining. “It’s a big blessing,” he said, via Jackson Flickinger of SB Nation. “To be […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Rockets, Clippers...2025
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• Sam Merrill Named Cavaliers’ ‘Most Disrespected Hidden Gem’

Sam Merrill has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “most disrespected hidden gem” by an NBA analyst. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report believes Merrill’s “meld of long-range volume and efficiency is anomalous.” The Cavaliers re-signed Merrill to a three-year, $27 million contract this offseason. “Regardless of where you land, Merrill’s payday did not co...2025
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• Cavs’ Sam Merrill Glad To Be Back In The Mix: ‘This Is Where We Wanted To Be’

Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill is back on a reported four-year contract and says Cleveland is where he belonged all along. “This is where we wanted to be,” Merrill told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “I’m super excited. Cleveland is a great city and it’s a first-class organization. They took a chance on me, so I have […] The post Cavs’ Sam Merrill Glad To Be Back In The Mix: ‘This Is...2025
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• Cavs guard Sam Merrill out with hamstring injury versus Pistons in Game 2 of their 2nd-round series
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• Sam Merrill Undergoes MRI On Hamstring
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• Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108
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• Jarrett Allen scores career-high 40 points as the Cavaliers beat the Trail Blazers 130-111
Jarrett Allen scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss with a 130-111 victory Sunday night. Sam Merrill added 22 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Cavs rebounded from a loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night that snapped a five-game winning streak. Allen also contributed five assists an...2026
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• Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell

Back in the starting lineup for just the second time since returning from a jammed finger, Sam Merrill immediately made his presence felt in the Cavaliers’ win over the Pelicans, as Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com details. Merrill finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, but the bigger impact came from how he stretched […] The post Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donova...2025
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• Cavaliers Notes: Merrill, Allen, Mobley, Mitchell
Sam Merrill was back in the starting lineup Tuesday night in his second game since returning from a jammed finger, and he made an obvious difference in the Cavaliers‘ win over New Orleans, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. Merrill not only finished with 18 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Sands […]...2025
• Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill drive Cavs by Pelicans

The Cavaliers are slowly finding their footing again. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill poured in 22, and the Cavs blew past the Pelicans, 141–118, on Tuesday night at Eocket Arena. It marked Cleveland’s second win in two nights — and its first back-to-back victories since late November — as it heads into Christmas […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill drive Cavs by Pelican...2025
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• NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nets

76ers Paul George delivered his best performance of the season Sunday night in Philadelphia’s loss at Atlanta, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. George poured in 35 points and knocked down seven of 10 attempts from beyond the arc, showing little sign of the left knee issue that sidelined him for the first 12 […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nets...2025
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• Cavs’ Sam Merrill (hip) exited the team’s 116-95 win early due to injury
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs were on the road Monday evening to face the Detroit Pistons. In that matchup, Cleveland was thin at depth in their backcourt. Darius Garland, Max Strus, and Lonzo Ball were all unavailable due to injury. Cleveland’s Sam Merrill was off to another strong start on Monday with 11 points in […] The post Cavs’ Sam Merrill (hip) exited the team’s 11...2025
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• How To Watch Cavaliers Vs Lakers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• Jonathan Kuminga, Sam Merrill, others now officially trade-eligible
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• NBA trade rumors: 2 Kevin Durant suitors emerge, latest Giannis update, and Cavs star available

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Here are the latest NBA trade rumors on Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and a Cleveland star potentially on the block. The 2025 NBA Finals are in full swing between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, but it’s already the offseason for the other 28 teams in the league. ESPN insider Shams Charania has predicted this will be the “craziest” su...2025
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• There are no easy solutions for the Cavs’ NBA Playoffs problems

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Cavs’ latest second round loss in NBA Playoffs brings a new set of questions Patience is not fun, at all. We demand harvest from our efforts, immediate earnings for our time well spent. If we don’t secure a bag this time around, then at least give us a pattern. Something to tell us the next time will be different. Cleveland and all if its Cavaliers mus...2025
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Milwaukee Bucks with Eric Nehm + Cleveland Cavaliers with Chris Fedor

Bucks beatman Eric Nehm of the Athletic is our guest to break down Milwaukee's quest to return to the league's elite. What we can take away from last year, as injured as it was? How much do the 4 core players (Giannis, Dame, Lopez, and Middleton) have left to carry a limited roster? Why Gary Trent, Jr. is such an important piece Is Damian Lillard on the downside or can he bounce back with a bette...2024
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• Jordan Poole was booed off home floor by Wizards fans for worst game yet

The home fans booed Jordan Poole for going scoreless and fouling out in 25 minutes. Jordan Poole is caught in a season from hell for the hapless Washington Wizards. Not even two years ago, Poole was emerging as a key piece on the Golden State Warriors’ unlikely run to the 2022 championship. Months later, Poole signed a max contract and got punched in the face by teammate Draymond Green. His career...2024
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• Senior Showcase: Utah State's Sam Merrill breaks down highlights, including conference tournament game-winner
Utah State's Sam Merrill and coach Craig Smith look back at Merrill's memorable career and senior season, including his top 2020 Mountain West Conference tournament moments....2020
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• Grizzlies trade Grayson Allen to Bucks for Sam Merrill and picks
With NBA free agency in full swing, we’ve seen a couple of trades on the side occur. Add another to the list as the Milwaukee Bucks have traded for Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Sam Merrill and two future second-round picks will head back to Memphis in the deal. […] The post Grizzlies trade Grayson Allen to Bucks for Sam Merrill and pic...2021
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• Sources: Bucks get Allen in trade with Grizzlies

The Bucks have acquired guard Grayson Allen in a trade with the Grizzlies that sends Sam Merrill and two future second-round picks to Memphis, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....2021
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• For Cavs’ Summer Squad, Promise Has Been Name of the Game
LAS VEGAS — Led by Emoni Bates and Sam Merrill, Cleveland’s lights-out shooting resulted in a 100-77 victory over the Grizzlies at the NBA Summer League here on Monday. The new additions to the Cavs’ roster did not disappoint, as Bates shot 5-of-8 from the 3-point line and Merrill shot an impressive 8-of-11, contributing to […] The post For Cavs’ Summer Squad, Promise Has Been Na...2023
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• Dribbles: Sam Merrill, Cavs Lite come out firing, moving ball, scrapping way to another win

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 124-116 home win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. 1. Some dreams do come true. That’s really been the story of the Cavs over the past two games, and more specifically, for fourth-year guard Sam Merrill. 2. At one point this season, Merrill asked coach J.B. Bickerstaff for […] The post Dribbles: Sam Merrill, Cavs Lite come out ...2023
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• Jordan Poole was booed off home floor by Wizards fans for worst game yet
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• Trade Proposal Sends Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes To Cavaliers, Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill To Lakers

One NBA analyst proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers make a trade with each other. Caleb Crowley of King James Gospel proposed the following mock trade between the Cavaliers and Lakers: Cavaliers receive: Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes Lakers receive: Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill Hachimura averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 […] The post Trade Proposa...2024
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• Dribbles: Depleted Cavs stun Bulls, and ‘those are the ones you remember’

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 109-95 impressive road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. 1. Well, who would’ve guessed? The Cavs were missing their top four scorers — Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Caris LeVert — along with Sam Merrill, who scored 27 in his last full game. And yet they won. […] The post Dribbles: Depleted Cavs stun Bu...2023
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• Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Named Summer League MVP
Rockets forward Cam Whitmore has been named Las Vegas Summer League Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The NBA also announced its All-Summer League First and Second Teams, which are as follows (Twitter links): First Team Keyonte George, Jazz (Backcourt) Sam Merrill, Cavaliers (Backcourt) Orlando Robinson, Heat (Frontcourt) Hunter Tyson, Nuggets (Frontcourt) Cam […]...2023
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• Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Is Beef Stew back?

Isaiah Stewart and Sam Merrill were two of Monday's top fantasy pickups....2024
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• Cavs guard Sam Merrill out with hamstring injury versus Pistons in Game 2 of their 2nd-round series
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• Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108
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• Cavs Injury Report: Sam Merrill and De’Andre Hunter available vs Lakers

The Cavs get some good news ahead of their matchup against the Lakers....2026
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• Darius Garland Experiencing Toe Pain On Opposite Foot From Surgically Repaired Toe
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is again out of the lineup due to right big toe pain. What's worrisome about this absence is that Garland experiencing the pain on the opposite foot from the one he had surgically repaired during the offseason. Garland is set to undergo more testing this weekend. He's missed 17 games already this season, mostly due to his surgically repaired left big ...2026
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• Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell
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• Cavaliers Notes: Merrill, Allen, Mobley, Mitchell
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• Cavs still without timetable as Sam Merrill works through wrist injury
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• Central Notes: Garland, Ball, White, Furphy, Siakam
The Cavaliers will be without a handful of players for tonight’s matchup against the Pacers. Darius Garland (toe injury management) and Lonzo Ball (illness) have been added to the list of players declared out. Larry Nance Jr., Max Strus, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill had already been listed as out of action with various ailments. […]...2025
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• Rich Paul Gave Lakers, Luka Doncic Advanced Notice On LeBron Statement, Rest Of NBA Surprised

Rich Paul gave advance notice to both the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James' teammates before releasing a statement about James' championship aspirations alongside news that the superstar was exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Paul's comments immediately sparked speculation that James could be exploring a potential trade from the Lakers, though rival teams were ca...2025
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• NBA trade rumors: 2 Kevin Durant suitors emerge, latest Giannis update, and Cavs star available
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Graphic by Anton Tabuena Let’s chart the biggest issues and likely next steps for the NBA teams that faced an early exit in the 2025 Playoffs. The last three teams to win NBA championships have all been eliminated early in the 2025 Playoffs. Joining them is a top-seeded title favorite, who despite their improvements and massive spending, only managed one w...2025
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• Reload or Rebuild: What’s next for Nuggets, Thunder, Cavs and Knicks after losing in the NBA playoffs?

Graphic by Anton Tabuena, original photo via Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Trade rumors are expected to grow louder after the Nuggets, Cavaliers, Thunder and Knicks were all eliminated in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The 2024 NBA Playoffs has already been very eventful to say the least. Several superstar-heavy teams were sent packing way earlier than they hoped, and now t...2024
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