Larry Nance Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Larry Nance Jr. Says Pacers Are 'At the Forefront of the New NBA' Larry Nance Jr. believes the NBA is changing, and one of the biggest reasons he chose the Indiana Pacers is because he believes they're ahea...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Larry Nance Jr.'s hamstring injury doesn't really matter, but it's a bad sign Larry Nance Jr. might just be the least consequential player on the Indiana Pacers roster. That does not mean that his injury shouldn't ring...

6 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Limited at training camp Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Nance is limited to 5-on-0 work at training camp after suffering a hamstring injury just over two weeks ago, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact There is optimism that the veteran center will be a full participant within the next one or two weeks. The injury appears unlikely to threaten Nance's availability for the start of the regular season, though his progress throughout camp will be worth monitoring.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is eager to return from Achilles tendon injury, says no limitations

Tyrese Haliburton walked into the interview room Monday dressed in the Indiana Pacers’ retro pinstripe uniform, clapped his hands and propped one colorful shoe on top of the table...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

In need of veteran leadership, James Johnson fit Indiana better than signee Larry Nance Jr. The Pacers signed Larry Nance Jr. early in free agency to be a locker room presence. If they wanted a big brother figure, why not just sign...

SEPTEMBER 10 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

This Free Agent Targeted the Pacers When the Indiana Pacers signed verteran forward-center Larry Nance Jr. in free agency, they added more than just another frontcourt option....

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Larry Nance Jr. signing proves Pacers learned painful lesson from gap year The signing of Larry Nance Jr. makes it clear that the Indiana Pacers are emphasizing two things: energy and age.

JULY 14 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Micah Potter Waived by Pacers; Larry Nance Jr. to be Added Wednesday afternoon, ESPN's Shams Charania was first to report that the Indiana Pacers had reached an agreement with eleven-year veteran, La...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Pacers sign Larry Nance Jr. to one-year deal The Indiana Pacers have reached an agreement with 11-year veteran Larry Nance Jr. According to multiple reports, it's a one-year deal worth...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Agrees to sign with Indiana Nance agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Pacers on Wednesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Nance is joining Indiana to help fortify its frontcourt depth. The journeyman center is set to compete with Micah Potter and Jay Huff for reserve minutes behind Ivica Zubac, though Nance's impact may be felt more as a veteran presence than as a fantasy contributor in 2026-27. He averaged a career-low 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.2 blocks in 12.8 minutes per game over 35 regular-season appearances for Cleveland last year.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Nance (illness) is available for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks.

Impact Nance missed the final two games of the Eastern Conference Semifinals due to an illness, though he's available Tuesday. However, the veteran big man has appeared in just two games this postseason and isn't guaranteed to see the floor in Game 1.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 1 Nance (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks.

Impact Nance, who has been sidelined for back-to-back contests due to an illness, has a chance to be available off the bench for Game 1 on Tuesday. The veteran big man has made just two brief appearances during garbage time this postseason, so his presence wouldn't figure to have a noticeable impact on the Cleveland rotation.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brunson and the Knicks host Cleveland to begin Eastern Conference finals

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers to start the Eastern Conference finals

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Won't play Game 7 Nance (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Impact Nance will be sidelined for Sunday's win-or-go-home clash against Detroit while dealing with an illness. However, the veteran big man has seen little playing time even when healthy, so his absence will not impact the Cavaliers' rotation for Game 7.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit, Cleveland set for game 7 matchup

The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers face off in game seven of the Eastern Conference second round

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Doubtful for Game 7 Nance (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Impact Nance is expected to miss a second consecutive contest due to an illness. However, the veteran big man's absence wouldn't affect the rotation in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Nance (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Impact Nance was a last-minute addition to the injury report due to an illness and was ruled out shortly thereafter. His absence shouldn't affect the rotation.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Nance (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Impact Nance was a last-minute addition to the injury report due to an illness. However, his absence wouldn't impact the rotation.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Finalists announced for 2025-26 NBA Social Justice Champion award Bam Adebayo, Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Tobias Harris and Larry Nance Jr. are the finalists for 2025-26.

MAY 15 • NBA.COM

Won't start Saturday Nance won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.

Impact The Cavaliers held multiple players out for their regular-season finale, opening the door for Nance to enter the starting five. However, the veteran big man will retreat to the second unit Saturday and isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Nance will start Sunday versus the Wizards, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Joining Nance in the first unit for Sunday's game will be Craig Porter, Max Strus, Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. With Evan Mobley (calf), Jarrett Allen (knee) and Thomas Bryant (calf) all sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale, Nance could get major minutes, making him an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with a favorable matchup against the Wizards' B Team.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers' forgotten trade is getting harder for fans to ignore The Trail Blazers could find themselves without a first-round pick due to their Larry Nance Jr. trade.

APRIL 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Sees 22 minutes off bench Nance produced six points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers.

Impact Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf) were given the night off for the front end of this back-to-back set, allowing Nance to pick up some backup center minutes behind Thomas Bryant. Nance has just three appearances to his name over the last two weeks for an average of 12.7 minutes per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. reveals NBA players are more focused on investments than ever: "We talk about it on the plane, on the bus or in the locker room" Among Nance’s business ventures is being minority owner of English soccer club Leeds United.

APRIL 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Cleared to play Nance (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Nance was previously considered questionable due to illness, but he's since been cleared to play. With Dean Wade (ankle) out, Nance could see some action Wednesday night.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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