Sam Merrill plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and earns $9,839,285 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $10,178,571. Sam Merrill ranks #160 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$9,839,285
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$38,000,000
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$10,517,856
2028 · Cleveland Cavaliers
Contract Value
$20,357,141
2-yr · $10,178,571/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#160
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
5.4%
$180,772,612 total
vs. League Average
-34%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $10,517,856 | Signed |
| 2027current | Cleveland Cavaliers | $9,839,285 | Signed |
| 2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $9,160,715 | Signed |
| 2025 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $8,482,144 | Signed |
| Total | $38,000,000 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $9,839,285
- Total Value
- $20,357,141
- Avg Annual Value
- $10,178,571
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$9,839,285
2028$10,517,856
Total$20,357,141
Teammates
- Donovan Mitchell$60,900,000
- Evan Mobley$53,817,156
- Jarrett Allen$30,240,000
- Dennis Schroeder$15,514,400
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Aug 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sam Merrill's salary?
- Sam Merrill earns $9,839,285 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #160 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Sam Merrill's contract?
- Sam Merrill's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Sam Merrill's average annual salary?
- Sam Merrill's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $10,178,571. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.