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Cavs give injury update on multiple players

The Cleveland Cavaliers have multiple players working through injuries as the start of the 2026-27 regular season looms. Kenny Atkinson provided updates on Sam Merrill, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and Khalifa Diop. “[Everyone practiced] except for Nae’Qwan,” said Atkinson. “Sam was limited.”…

By Tony Pesta · Fear The Sword

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:48 AM

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Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson provided injury updates on Sam Merrill, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and Khalifa Diop.
Nae’Qwan Tomlin missed practice, while sharpshooter Sam Merrill was limited in team activities.
Rookie big man Khalifa Diop is returning from an injury setback after missing the preseason.

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has shared injury updates on Sam Merrill, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and Khalifa Diop ahead of the regular season. Atkinson noted that all players practiced except Tomlin, while Merrill was limited. Diop, who missed the preseason alongside Tomlin, is working back from a setback injury as he prepares for his rookie NBA campaign.

Merrill, who appeared in two preseason games, is expected to provide key perimeter shooting following the departure of Max Strus. The Cavaliers will open their regular season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday before hosting the Brooklyn Nets for their home opener on Saturday.

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