Sam Merrill plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and earns $9,160,715 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $9,839,285. Sam Merrill ranks #164 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$9,160,715
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$38,000,000
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$10,517,856
2028 · Cleveland Cavaliers
Contract Value
$29,517,856
3-yr · $9,839,285/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#164
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
4.1%
$222,889,800 total
vs. League Average
-32%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $10,517,856 | Signed |
| 2027 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $9,839,285 | Signed |
| 2026current | Cleveland Cavaliers | $9,160,715 | Signed |
| 2025 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $8,482,144 | Signed |
| Total | $38,000,000 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $9,160,715
- Total Value
- $29,517,856
- Avg Annual Value
- $9,839,285
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2025
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$9,160,715
2027$9,839,285
2028$10,517,856
Total$29,517,856
Teammates
- Donovan Mitchell$50,105,628
- Evan Mobley$50,105,628
- James Harden$42,317,307
- Jarrett Allen$28,000,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sam Merrill's salary?
- Sam Merrill earns $9,160,715 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #164 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Sam Merrill's contract?
- Sam Merrill's current contract is 4 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Sam Merrill's average annual salary?
- Sam Merrill's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $9,839,285. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.