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CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have made an unexpected yet symbolic move by locking up Sam Merrill on a fresh four-year, $38 million deal. Merrill, famously the final pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, now sees his perseverance rewarded with the first major payday of his career. Cavaliers Re-sign Mr. Irrelevant To $38 Million Extension A Big Leap For Merrill Apr 20, 2025; … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Re-sign Mr. Irrelevant To $38 Million Extension

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls made a one-for-one swap of former top picks who have displayed their talents, but are certainly flawed. The Bulls acquired Isaac Okoro, selected fifth overall in 2020, who has been an excellent perimeter defender but also never developed a reliable outside shot. The Cavaliers added Lonzo Ball, the second overall pick in 2017, who just … [Read more...] about With Cavaliers Moves On Saturday, Fan Favorite Likely Gone

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Losing Jerome in free agency would hurt a bench that already lacks shot-making. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a busy three days. In that time, they’ve: Drafted a polished combo guard in Tyrese Proctor fifth overall. Acquired Lonzo Ball in a trade for Isaac Okoro. Re-signed Sam Merrill to a four-year, $38 million … [Read more...] about Cavs are reportedly expected to lose Ty Jerome in free agency

Ken Blaze-Imagn Images In many ways Okoro was the victim of circumstance and lack of developmental vision. Trading Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball was widely praised as a good move. I found myself agreeing that a divorce was needed for both parties to grow and elevate their respective ceilings. Now, how much of that is on Isaac Okoro and how much of that is on the Cleveland … [Read more...] about The Cavaliers failed Isaac Okoro

Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Cavs lock up a key part of their backcourt and wing rotation. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly signed guard Sam Merrill to a four-year, $38 million contract per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 29-year-old Merrill evolved into an integral part of Cleveland’s rotation. Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million … [Read more...] about Report: Cavs to sign Sam Merrill to four-year, $38 million contract