Sam Merrill Returns to Starting Lineup for Cavaliers vs. Lakers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (hand) is available and will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Merrill is returning from a six-game absence due to a sprained right hand and will fill the void in the first unit left by the injured Evan Mobley (calf). In his last seven starts, Merrill averaged 16.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.