Sam Merrill Set to Miss Sixth Straight Game Monday With Elbow Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls as he continues to recover from an elbow injury. The designation marks Merrill's sixth consecutive missed game due to the ailment, prolonging his stay on the sidelines. Cleveland will continue to lean on its remaining backcourt depth until Merrill is cleared to return to practice, with his next opportunity to play coming later in the week.