The Cleveland Cavaliers were already shorthanded on Friday night. They were without Jarrett Allen, their starting center, who had a right knee contusion and was ruled out due to injury less than an hour before tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers.…
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill suffered a right elbow injury during Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Merrill, who was inserted into the starting lineup due to Jarrett Allen missing the contest with a knee contusion, was ruled out at halftime and did not play in the second half.
With Merrill sidelined by an injury to his shooting elbow, potential candidates to absorb additional playing time include Mario Hezonja, Tyrese Proctor, and rookie Meleek Thomas.
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