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  • On the pine
    Moon is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Moon dropped 14 points, six rebounds and six assists in 46 minutes of action as a starter during the regular-season finale. However, as a two-way player, he's not eligible for postseason action. The Clippers' standard rotation is fully healthy with the exception of Kawhi Leonard (knee) on Sunday. Rotowire.com Sunday, 12:10 pm
     
  • Handles light role in series opener
    Merrill (neck) was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) with two rebounds and one assist in four minutes Saturday in the Cavaliers' 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.

    Advice: Merrill had missed the Cavaliers' final three games of the regular season with a neck strain, but he was back in action for the playoff opener. The fourth-year wing was barely able to hold down a spot in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation, however, as Merrill played just four minutes in the second quarter and didn't check into the contest at any point in the second half. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:07 am
     
  • No restrictions for Game 1
    Merrill (neck) isn't expected to face any restrictions Saturday in Game 1 of the Cavaliers' opening-round series with the Magic, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

    Advice: Merrill sat out the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain. The 27-year-old is good to go for the start of the Cavaliers' postseason run, but he won't be guaranteed a sizable role in the rotation while Cleveland has all of its key wings available. Rotowire.com Saturday, 8:32 am
     
  • Sam Merrill (neck) active Saturday vs. Magic
    Sam Merrill (neck strain) is listed as active ahead of the Cavaliers’ Saturday matchup with the Magic.

    Advice: Merrill is set to play against the Magic on Friday after missing his team’s last three regular-season games. How he’ll fit into the rotation off the bench after a string of poor performances remains to be seen. Rotoworld Friday, 1:50 pm
     
  • Set to return for Game 1
    Merrill (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

    Advice: Merrill sat out the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain, but he'll be able to suit up to begin the playoffs. The 27-year-old averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game during the regular season. Rotowire.com Friday, 12:39 pm
     
  • Logs 10 minutes in elimination game
    Matthews (hamstring) tallied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist in 10 minutes Wednesday in the Hawks' 131-116 loss to the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.

    Advice: Matthews missed the Hawks' final three games of the regular season with hamstring tightness, but he was able to make it back for what ended up being the team's lone postseason contest. The 37-year-old was an irregular member of the Atlanta rotation in 2023-24, appearing in 36 regular-season contests (three starts) while averaging 3.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.7 three-pointers and 0.6 assists in 11.5 minutes while shooting 35.1 percent from the field. Matthews is scheduled for free agency this summer and could be headed for retirement. Rotowire.com Thursday, 4:08 pm
     
  • Participates in practice
    Merrill (neck) went through Wednesday's practice without issue, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Advice: Merrill missed the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain. However, Merrill's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 11:16 am
     
  • Logs garbage time minutes in win
    Edwards ended with one rebound in two minutes during Tuesday's 118-94 Play-In Game win over the Warriors.

    Advice: Edwards closed the game Tuesday, handed a couple of garbage time minutes as the Kings eliminated the Warriors. It's been a disappointing season for Edwards and given his limited role, it is hard to see him featuring too much, even if the Kings advance to the playoffs. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:07 pm
     
  • Wesley Matthews (hamstring) off injury report
    Wesley Matthews (right hamstring tightness) is not on the initial injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.

    Advice: Matthews was not available for five of Atlanta’s last seven games of the regular season, but the impact of his absence was minimal. However, with Jalen Johnson (ankle) sidelined, Matthews may be able to play additional rotation minutes. That still will not be enough to make him relevant in DFS tournaments. Rotoworld Tuesday, 3:37 pm