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

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....

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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

Larry Nance Jr. sees the vision of what the Cavaliers are building Cleveland Cavaliers veteran Larry Nance Jr. is a fan of what Koby Altman built at the trade deadline.

MARCH 2 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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Brunson and the Knicks host Cleveland to begin Eastern Conference finals

Detroit, Cleveland set for game 7 matchup