Sam Merrill Contract & Salary

Sam Merrill is on the books for $9,160,715 in 2026–27, the 6th largest cap hit on the Cleveland Cavaliers roster and 4.9% of the team's $185.7M payroll.

That ranks 184th among the 437 players with a 2026–27 salary on the books, and eats 5.6% of the $165.0M salary cap.

The deal has 3 seasons left on it, running through 2028-29, worth $29,517,856 in guaranteed money.

Every remaining year is fully guaranteed — no options and no non-guaranteed money.

At 5.6% of the $165.0M cap, that is roughly taxpayer mid-level or bi-annual money.

He is one of 13 players on the Cleveland Cavaliers' books for 2026–27, whose 2026–27 salaries add up to $185,725,384.

Cleveland Cavaliers sit at $185.7M in payroll and are currently classified Over Cap, with +$22.9M of room below the first apron.