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Larry Nance Jr. Gives Promising Statement on Current Cavaliers Struggles The 2025-26 NBA season hasn't been one the Cleveland Cavaliers are happy about. They've faced countless injuries, choked away tight-knit gam...

JANUARY 23 • SI.COM

Back in rotation Wednesday Nance closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 win over Charlotte.

Impact Nance moved back into the rotation, appearing for just the second time in the past 25 games. After starting the season with a relatively consistent role off the bench, injuries and lack of production have resulted in him being used only on rare occasions. Despite a proven per-minute upside, Nance holds no real value in fantasy leagues, given his lack of playing time.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Receives garbage-time run Wednesday Nance played the final 4:58 of Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers, finishing with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound.

Impact The appearance was Nance's first since he was cleared to play last Thursday following an 18-game absence due to a right calf strain. Prior to getting hurt, Nance had been averaging 15.1 minutes per game over his 16 appearances on the season, but he looks as though he'll find himself outside of head coach Kenny Atkinson's rotation now that he's healthy again.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Nance (calf) is available to play Thursday versus the Timberwolves, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Nance will be available for the first time since Nov. 28, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll play. He's going to be eased back into things after a lengthy layoff, so for now, Nance can safely remain on the waiver wire.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Nance (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Nance has been out since Nov. 28, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. Check back closer to Thursday's tip for official word on Nance's status.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves face the Cavaliers on 3-game win streak

Minnesota plays Cleveland looking to continue its three-game win streak

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Remains out Nance (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Nance hasn't played since Nov. 28 due to a right calf strain, and the Cavaliers have yet to provide an update on his progress. The veteran big man should be considered week-to-week until Cleveland offers an update on his recovery.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Cleveland, aims to stop home slide

Indiana looks to break its 6-game home slide with a win against Cleveland

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Cleveland takes on Detroit, aims for 5th straight home win

Cleveland enters a matchup with Detroit as winners of four home games in a row

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Remains out with calf strain Nance is out for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a strained right calf.

Impact The Cavaliers announced at the end of November that Nance could miss as long as four weeks, so it's possible they'll update his return timeline at some point soon. Until that happens, the veteran big man can be considered week-to-week.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suns face the Cavaliers, look for 5th straight victory

Phoenix will attempt to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Cleveland

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland faces San Antonio on 3-game road slide

Cleveland is looking to stop its three-game road slide with a win over San Antonio

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Houston is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory over Cleveland

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Knicks host the Cavaliers for Christmas day matchup

The New York Knicks match up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas day

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Pelicans take on the Cavaliers, seek 6th straight win

New Orleans will try to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory against Cleveland

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out Monday Nance (calf) will not play Monday against the Hornets and remains week-to-week.

Impact Nance was given a 3-to-4 week timetable back on Nov. 30, but the Cavaliers haven't provided an update since.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland takes on Charlotte, looks to end 3-game slide

Cleveland aims to end its three-game skid when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Charlotte

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland hosts Chicago in conference matchup

Cleveland takes on Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Chicago faces Cleveland on 4-game home skid

Chicago will try to stop its four-game home losing streak when the Bulls play Cleveland

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavaliers' prized acquisition has quietly vanished with no comeback in sight Larry Nance Jr. was supposed to solidify the frontcourt for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley will be sidelined 2-4 weeks due to left calf strain

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is expected to miss two to four weeks due to a calf strain

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Mitchell leads Cleveland against Charlotte after 48-point game

Cleveland takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Donovan Mitchell scored 48 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 130-126 win against the Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Wizards take on the Cavaliers on 3-game losing streak

Washington aims to end its three-game skid when the Washington Wizards take on Cleveland

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Hawks suddenly look genius for letting veteran big man walk this summer Letting Larry Nance Jr. walk in free agency was a difficult but necessary decision for the Hawks.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Golden State plays Cleveland, aims to end road skid

Golden State comes into a matchup with Cleveland after losing three road games in a row

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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