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

Available to play Nance (ankle) will be available to play Sunday against Portland, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nance will be returning from a six-game absence, so he may not see a full workload in this one. However, with Nance back in action, Jaxson Hayes could see his minutes dip.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Nance (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against Portland, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nance could make his return after missing the last few weeks with a left ankle sprain, an injury that has kept him sidelined since Feb. 25. He's averaging 7.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game across 50 appearances (one start) this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Alvarado out 3 weeks, Nance out 2 weeks

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will be out at least three weeks and forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss two weeks because of recent injuries

MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Out at least two weeks Nance (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Nance was helped to the locker room during Saturday's loss to the Knicks, and he was spotted on crutches after the game. Unsurprisingly, he'll be out for an extended period. In his absence, with Zion Williamson (hamstring) also out, Naji Marshall, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy and Jaxson Hayes are all candidates to see more action.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Nance (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Orlando.

Impact Nance was spotted exiting the arena on crutches Saturday, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out a full day in advance of Monday's tip, and this could certainly extend into a multi-game absence. The Pelicans haven't released a timetable just yet, but at this juncture in the fantasy season, it's risky to roster injured players outside of an injured reserve spot. Expect more minutes for Naji Marshall and Trey Murphy while Nance is out, and perhaps Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez will be able to get back into the rotation.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in crutches after game Nance, who exited in the second quarter of Saturday's 128-106 loss to the Knicks with a sprained left ankle, was spotted using crutches and wearing a walking boot in the locker roo...

Impact Though Nance's use of crutches might just be precautionary and not necessarily an indication that he's dealing with any structural damage to his ankle, it's nonetheless a sign that he's likely to miss some time on account of the injury. The Pelicans are expected to provide an update on Nance on Sunday, but for the time being, he looks doubtful to be available when New Orleans opens a three-game week Monday versus Orlando. Willy Hernangomez stepped in as the top backup to starting center Jonas Valanciunas following Nance's early exit Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Saturday Nance (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Knicks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact The veteran forward has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, and the fact that he is not returning shouldn't surprise anyone, given he was helped off the court and wasn't putting any weight on his ankle. Nance's next chance to play will come Monday against the Magic. In the meantime, more minutes could be given to Herbert Jones, Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall and others.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to locker room Nance turned his ankle during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Knicks and was helped off the floor, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact It would be shocking if Nance returned to Saturday's game, but official word should arrive shortly. If the big man misses any time, more minutes could be given to Herbert Jones, Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall and others.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return Thursday Nance recorded three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Nance returned after missing the final game prior to the break but failed to deliver anything of note. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) likely to miss at least another few weeks, Nance's ceiling is going to be capped moving forward. He can still have limited value in certain builds, but in terms of overall appeal, he should be viewed as more of a streamer in nine-category formats.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Nance (groin) is available for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Nance was probable for the Pelicans' first game after the All-Star break and will officially be able to suit up following a one-game absence. Over his eight appearances prior to the layoff, he averaged 9.4 points and 8.6 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Nance (groin) is considered probable to take the floor Thursday against the Raptors.

Impact Nance was a late addition to the injury report and ultimately missed the final game of the first half against the Lakers. Following the All-Star break, it appears he should be back in the fold for his usual workload. Nance finished the first half averaging 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 22.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Nance (groin) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Nance was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday with soreness in his left groin and will end up missing the contest. Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes figure to see the majority of backup center action behind Jonas Valanciunas. Nance's next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Feb. 23.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Nance is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Lakers due to left groin soreness.

Impact Nance was a late addition to the injury report and is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 7. If he is ruled out, Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes would be candidates to work their way back into the rotation as backups behind Jonas Valanciunas.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to the bench Nance will return to the bench Tuesday against the Hawks.

Impact Naji Marshall is also moving to the bench, as both Jonas Valanciunas and Brandon Ingram are back in the starting lineup. Even in a reserve role, Nance has been very productive over his last five games and has been scooped up in a lot of fantasy leagues as a result.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. | Pelicans-Hawks Shootaround Interview 2/7/2023

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Larry Nance Jr. Postgame Interview | Pelicans at Mavericks 2/2/23

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Records another double-double Nance contributed 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and one assist in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 122-113 loss to Denver.

Impact While Nance hasn't seen a massive spike in his production for the entirety of Zion Williamson's ongoing absence due to a hamstring injury, the 30-year-old has been coming on strong of late with starting center Jonas Valanciunas taking more of a back seat than he had been previously. Over his last seven games, Nance has averaged 9.3 points, 7.1 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks in 24.3 minutes per contest while shooting 60.5 percent from the field and 84.6 percent from the charity stripe.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. Postgame Interview | Pelicans at Nuggets 1/31/23

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Records double-double in loss Nance produced 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 135-110 loss to the Bucks.

Impact The Pelicans ran with a tight rotation due to the number of injuries on the roster, and it helped out Nance as he notched his first double-double of the season. Nance has struggled to stay healthy during his tenure in New Orleans, but if he can stay off the injury report, he'll have fantasy relevancy while Zion Williamson (hamstring) is out.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Increased role Saturday Nance closed with eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Nance saw a few extra minutes in the loss, a result of Jonas Valanciunas being ejected in the second quarter. Despite the uptick in playing time, Nance failed to bring the goods, continuing what has been a rough couple of weeks. In fact, his month high for January is 12 points. After establishing a solid role alongside Zion Williamson (hamstring) earlier in the season, Nance has since been shuffled down the rotation. His production could increase when Williamson returns but until that point, he is better suited for deeper formats.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All-around showing off bench Nance logged 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 100-96 loss to the Heat.

Impact Nance was one of six Pelicans players to score in double figures Sunday, posting a season-high-tying mark in steals while leading the bench in rebounds and assists. Nance recorded his first double-digit scoring total since scoring 13 points Dec. 15, and he's scored 10 or more points with five or more rebounds on 12 occasions this year.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. Postgame Interview | Pelicans at Heat 1/22/23

JANUARY 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Herro scores 26, Heat come from 16 down, top Pelicans 100-96

Tyler Herro scored 26 points, Kyle Lowry had nine straight for Miami in the final moments and the Heat rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 100-96

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Larry Nance Jr. Posterizes Mo Bamba

JANUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Larry Nance Jr. on CJ McCollum, Road Trip | Pelicans-Heat Shootaround 1/18/2023

JANUARY 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Pelicans' Alvarado out 3 weeks, Nance out 2 weeks

Herro scores 26, Heat come from 16 down, top Pelicans 100-96