Merrill stays in the team Cavaliers: Four-year long appointment to consolidate the backcourt, continue writing the three-point legend

On June 29, famous reporter Shams brought a big news from the Cavaliers: Free agent guard Merrill intends to reach a four-year, $38 million contract extension with the Cavaliers to continue playing for the team.

The renewal negotiations were completed by the Cavaliers, with Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports agency. As the 60th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Merrill is an inspirational model along the way. The conclusion of this new contract further consolidates the depth of the Cavaliers' point guard lineup. Currently, the team is full of talents in the point guard position, including Garland, Craig Porter Jr., Merrill and the newly introduced Lonzo Ball. Given that the team is expected to lose 2025 Sixth Man Candidate of the Year in free agency, Merrill’s stay is crucial to the team’s backcourt strength. Merrill,

29, made great contributions to the Cavaliers last season and was one of the key role players who helped the team become the league's top three-point team. He averaged 5.2 three-pointers per game, with a shooting percentage of up to 37.2%. In the 2023-24 season, his three-point shooting percentage exceeded 40%. Such an excellent three-point performance has become a major weapon on the team's offensive end. Last season, Merrill played in 71 games, setting a personal career high. Since joining the Cavaliers with a 10-day short contract in 2023, he has quickly won the team's trust with his own strength and signed a guaranteed multi-year contract. Now that the contract has expired, the two parties have joined hands again to embark on a new journey.

Merill's stay in the team undoubtedly injected a shot of a heart-warming shot into the Cavaliers. In the upcoming season, he is expected to continue to show off his power outside the three-point line and work with his teammates to strive for better results for the team. Fans are also full of expectations and hope to see Merrill continue his three-point legend on the Cavaliers' field.