The Cavs were outscored by 10 points when Sam Merrill, Garland’s replacement, was on the floor. “Halliburton is obviously the head of the snake with that pace. They have anyone that can bring it.

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.

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. Randle's revival for the T-wolves in their Game 3 win ...

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 ...

Atkinson said the Cavs haven’t made a decision on who would replace Garland in the starting lineup — if he can’t play. In both games against the Heat, sharpshooter Sam Merrill stepped into ...

Cleveland won its two games without Garland by a combined 92 points. Atkinson started shooting guard Sam Merrill in Garland’s place and moved Donovan Mitchell to point guard. The Cavs stifled ...

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland will sit out Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Miami Heat due to a toe injury. Sam Merrill will start in ...