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The Cavaliers have signed Sam Merrill to a four-year deal and re-signed Larry Nance Jr. for one year. They also acquired Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls, trading Isaac Okoro.<\/p>\n
Lonzo Ball joins the Cavaliers, strengthening their backcourt (X)<\/p>\n
The Cleveland Cavaliers will feature some familiar faces next season, along with a new addition to bolster their backcourt depth.<\/p>\n
Merrill Inks Four-Year Deal<\/p>\n
The Cavaliers announced Sunday that guard Sam Merrill has signed a new four-year contract to remain with the team. Merrill, who joined the Cavs in March 2023, played 71 games last season, averaging 7.2 points per game and hitting 137 three-pointers.<\/p>\n
Originally the final pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by New Orleans, Merrill found a solid role in Cleveland.<\/p>\n
Nance Returns for Second Stint<\/p>\n
Forward\/center Larry Nance Jr. is also rejoining Cleveland on a one-year deal. Nance previously played for the Cavaliers from 2018 to 2021, appearing in 182 games\u201476 as a starter\u2014and averaging 9.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. He was part of Cleveland\u2019s 2018 NBA Finals team.<\/p>\n
Last season, Nance suited up for the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged 8.5 points and 4.3 rebounds across 24 games, including three starts.<\/p>\n
A 10-year NBA veteran, Nance was originally drafted 27th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015 and has since played for Portland and New Orleans.<\/p>\n
Ball Joins Cavs from Bulls<\/p>\n
The Cavs also made official their acquisition of veteran point guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro. Ball, 27, gives Cleveland much-needed experience in the backcourt, particularly with Darius Garland expected to miss the start of the season after recent toe surgery.<\/p>\n
Ball averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 35 games last season after missing two full years due to a left knee injury. In March 2023, he underwent a meniscus and cartilage transplant after two previous surgeries failed to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his move to Cleveland, Ball said on a podcast: \u201cI feel like it\u2019s just a blessing, bro. To be honest, I mean, everybody keeps asking me how I feel about the trade. I\u2019m like, s***, I\u2019m happy to still be playing anywhere, let alone a team that has a real chance to win a ring.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy whole life, I feel like I\u2019ve been playing the right brand of basketball, and that\u2019s to win games, so I feel like I\u2019m going to a great situation, and I just want to play my role and do what I can to help.”<\/p>\n
Ball has one year left on his current deal, with a team option for the 2026\u201327 season.<\/p>\n
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