Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Bountiful, Utah, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Sam Merrill
06/11/2026
Merrill was forced out of the Cavaliers' home game against the Philadelhia 76ers after suffering a right elbow injury in the first half. He did not return after halftime, and the team has not given a detailed timeline for his recovery. He had been moving into the starting lineup because Jarrett Allen was out with a knee issue.
05/11/2026
Merrill recorded 10 points and 7 rebounds in the Cavaliers' 124-116 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on 4 November 2026. He spoke afterward about the team needing steadier habits and better starts, as Cleveland fell behind by as many as 25 points.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Samuel Hoskins Merrill |
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| Summary | American professional basketball shooting guard playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA, wearing No. 5. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Bountiful High School, Bountiful, Utah |
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| College | Utah State University (2016-2020), men's basketball |
Family
| Parents | John and Jenny Merrill |
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| Siblings | Older sister, Molli |
Career
| NBA Draft | Drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 60th overall, by the New Orleans Pelicans and subsequently traded to the Milwaukee Bucks |
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| NBA Championship | Won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 |
| Contract | Re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in June 2025 on a four-year, $38 million contract |
| College Honours | Mountain West Player of the Year and Mountain West Tournament MVP in 2018-19, and repeated both awards as a senior |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known as a sharpshooter and floor spacer |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed "Money Merrill" and "Sammy Buckets" | |
| 2. Set a career-high 38 points in an NCAA game on 5 March 2019 | |
| 3. Scored a career-high 32 points for the Cavaliers against the Washington Wizards on 11 February 2026 |
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