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(WJW) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Sam Merrill to a multi-year contract.
The team announced the new deal on Tuesday.
Merrill previously played for the Cavalier’s G Leauge affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, and appeared in one game for the Cavs.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 09: Sam Merrill #3 of the Utah State Aggies brings the ball up court against the New Mexico Lobos during a semifinal game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 9, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) 
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Sam Merrill #5 of the Utah State Aggies calls out a play during a semifinal game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament against the Wyoming Cowboys at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 6, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) 
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 27: Sam Merrill #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Elfrid Payton #6 of the New York Knicks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 27, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) 
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 13: Sam Merrill #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 13, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) 
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Sam Merrill #20 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a picture during the Kings Media Day on September 26, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
According to Cavs officials, during his time with the Charge, Merrill averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.7 minutes. He scored a season-high of 32 points, and even holds a Charge-franchise record 10-14 (.714) shooting from the three-point line.
Specific details of the contract deal were not made immediately available.
Merrill played his NBA rookie season with the Bucks, where he was teammates with current Cavaliers Two-Way player Mamadi Diakite.
