While unofficial until the starting lineups are announced, all signs are pointing to the Cleveland Cavaliers getting Darius Garland back for his season debut on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. But for as big a boost that Garland's return will give them, the Cavs may also have Sam Merrill come back, too.

Merrill, along with Garland (left toe), Jarrett Allen (left finger fracture), and De'Andre Hunter (illness), is listed as questionable with a right hip contusion. Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson has labeled it a hip pointer , which occurred in the first half of the team's blowout win in Detroit on Oct. 27. The injury, resulting from a collision with Evan Mobley, has sidelined Merrill for over a week of action.

Atkinson revealed Tuesday that Merrill went through a f

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