Larry Nance Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

Questionable for Wednesday Nance (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Impact Nance remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Magic. His status is unlikely to carry many fantasy implications given his lack of a role in Cleveland.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Nance (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Nance was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness and won't play Tuesday. However, his absence shouldn't affect the rotation. The veteran big man's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Miami.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Nance is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to an illness.

Impact Nance has been added to the injury report hours before tipoff, which generally isn't a promising sign. He's appeared in only two games in March and isn't typically part of the rotation, so his availability should have little impact either way.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rare sighting Monday Nance chipped in no counting stats across four minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Nance played for just the second time in the past nine games, continuing what has been an uneventful season. Despite his fantasy-friendly game, Nance simply hasn't been a factor on most nights, averaging 3.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game, seeing the floor on just 28 occasions.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Muted role continues Nance closed with three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over five minutes during Wednesday's 138-113 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Nance moved back into the rotation, suiting up for the first time in the past three games. Nance has been a non-factor this season, averaging just 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per game in 25 appearances. Given that he is not an every-night part of the rotation, managers need not consider him a viable fantasy asset.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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