Credit: AP/Sue Ogrocki Sam Merrill or Isaac Okoro would get the start if Garland is unable to play. Merrill has started the past two games.

In Garland’s absence, Sam Merrill has stepped into the starting lineup. While Merrill has held his own in limited minutes, it’s clear the offense misses Garland’s presence. Before the injury ...

In both games against the Heat without Garland, sharpshooter Sam Merrill stepped into the starting lineup. That could be an option again — if Garland is unable to play. Atkinson likes how the ...

MIAMI (AP) — Darius Garland wasn't out there to, as he put it, “pick on” Tyler Herro on Saturday. And as it turns out, that really was just a part of the Cleveland game plan anyway.

But the good thing, when we watch him shooting right now, he’s moving well.” Sam Merrill or Isaac Okoro would get the start if Garland is unable to play. Merrill has started the past two games.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the Cavs wrapped up Thursday’s practice inside Cleveland Clinic Courts, there was a familiar sight. A welcome one. At the far basket, injured All-Star point guard Darius ...