Sam Merrill of the Cleveland Cavaliers is currently listed as back in play due to a hand injury suffered on Jan 14, 2026. Merrill has been out for 65 days. No official return date has been announced. This page tracks the latest injury updates, recovery timeline, and injury history for Sam Merrill (NBA).
Is Sam Merrill Playing Tonight?
Status: back in play. Last injury: Hand.
Current Status
Injury
Hand
Date Injured
Jan 14, 2026
Status
back in play
Actual Return
Jan 15, 2026
Total Recovery
1 days
Injury Timeline
Jan 2, 2026 — Ankle → Returned Jan 4, 2026
Jan 14, 2026 — Hand → Returned Jan 15, 2026
Injury History
Hand — Jan 14, 2026 to Jan 15, 2026 (back in play)