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Peyton Watson's arrival gives Cleveland another option on the wing, though Merrill's elite perimeter shooting provides him with a skill that remains particularly valuable alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Watson shot 41.1 percent from three last season over 54 regular-season games, but he's historically been a relatively low-volume shooter, so Merrill could continue to have a role when the Cavaliers need additional floor spacing. Even so, Cleveland's increasingly crowded wing rotation leaves Merrill with a relatively narrow path to consistent fantasy relevance.
Season Stats12 metrics
Games Played52
Minutes Per Game26.5
Field Goal Percentage46.1
3-Point Field Goal Percentage42.1
Free Throw Percentage85.5
Rebounds Per Game2.6
Assists Per Game2.4
Blocks Per Game0.1
Steals Per Game0.6
Fouls Per Game2.4
Turnovers Per Game0.8
Points Per Game12.8
Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | vs New York Knicks | 18 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| May 24 | vs New York Knicks | 24 | 40.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| May 22 | @ New York Knicks | 23 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| May 20 | @ New York Knicks | 28 | 44.4 | 37.5 | 100.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| May 18 | @ Detroit Pistons | 25 | 70.0 | 62.5 | 100.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
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