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

Starting vs. Atlanta Nance will start in Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The veteran big man will get the starting nod over Dean Wade with Jarrett Allen (finger) sidelined for a second consecutive game. Over six regular-season appearances, Nance has averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 36.7 percent from the field in 16.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited run Nance closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Nance has been highly effective in limited run through three games for the Cavaliers. He's averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 14.9 minutes through three regular-season contests, proving that he still has plenty left in the tank. His low workload makes him difficult to trust, but if the Cavaliers are ever shorthanded, Nance would be an appealing streamer.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Lakers first round draft pick is looking like a bust on his new team The Los Angeles Lakers took Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2015 draft, but the veteran big man is struggling on the Caval...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Back to bench in preseason finale Nance is coming off the bench in Tuesday's preseason finale against Detroit.

Impact Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley will take over their usual duties in the frontcourt for Tuesday's final tune-up. Nance is set to open the new season as Allen's top backup at center, and the former's streaming appeal will likely be limited in that role.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Achilles tendon injuries from postseason have created major changes in Central Division

Two of the Achilles tendon injuries that shook up the 2024-25 postseason also reshaped the NBA Central Division landscape for the upcoming regular season

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Nearly double-doubles Nance posted 11 points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and three steals across 23 minutes of Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to Boston.

Impact Nance drew the start Sunday with the Cavaliers sitting their key players, and that included Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Nance was a key free agent acquisition for the team and projects to be the first big off the bench, and it helps that he can fill in at the four and five in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting preseason game Nance is part of the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.

Impact With several anticipated starters seemingly resting, Nance will draw a start Sunday. Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor, Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade make up the rest of the first unit.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How Larry Nance Jr. could save the Cavs millions while solving their frontcourt future The Wine and Gold Talk Podcast reveals how the hometown hero's willingness to play for minimum contracts could be the key to solving Clevela...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Donovan Mitchell's drive intensifies with the Cavaliers after Max Strus injury

Donovan Mitchell ramped up his offseason workouts after learning Max Strus will miss the first two months of the season due to a broken foot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. unites with Swensons for Akron Public Schools fundraiser Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr., a Revere High School graduate, loves Swensons, and he's willing to serve you burgers, fries and more for a goo...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Cavaliers massive gamble will go bust if history tells the tale The Cleveland Cavaliers may be doomed if Larry Nance Jr. and Lonzo Ball starting missing major time.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Blazers' Larry Nance Jr. trade looks even worse after puzzling offseason move The Portland Trail Blazers have win-now aspirations, making the lottery-protected first-round pick included in the Larry Nance Jr. deal more...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Larry Nance Jr. recalls Kobe Bryant's farewell 60-point game: "He was just in killer instinct mode" Nance Jr. described the team atmosphere when Bryant dropped his 60-piece.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Cavaliers won coveted free agent sweepstakes fans weren't following Larry Nance Jr. had a ton of suitors in free agency, but he chose the Cleveland Cavaliers.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavs' Larry Nance Jr. begins new off-court venture “Soccer’s popularity has grown so much over the past 10 years, as has the international influence on the NBA, creating more and more players...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. will debut a digital show on the ties between the NBA and soccer

Larry Nance Jr. is going to shed some light on why so many NBA players have become big fans of international soccer

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Bulls' first-round pick from Trail Blazers may be even more precious than we thought Chicago could end up with the most valuable piece of the three-way trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Larry Nanc...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Cavaliers quietly added the perfect piece this offseason Cleveland Cavaliers fans are happy to see Larry Nance Jr. back in town, but he may end up being an even more valuable asset than expected.

JULY 31, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers made their stance on Tristan Thompson crystal clear By signing Larry Nance Jr., it seems like the Cleveland Cavaliers aren't too interested in bringing Tristan Thompson back next year.

JULY 24, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Hawks beat reporter shares why Larry Nance Jr. joined the Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers landed the perfect backup big man this summer -- and those who cover the Atlanta Hawks know exactly why Larry Nance...

JULY 19, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman signs extension

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season

JULY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

'It's just home': Larry Nance Jr. returns to Cleveland Cavs, ready for playoff push Larry Nance Jr. is entering his 11th season as he returns to the Cavaliers, with both he and the team hoping for a deeper playoff run in 202...

JULY 9, 2025 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Cavaliers re-sign Merrill while Nance is back for 2nd stint. Trade for Ball becomes official

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a pair of familiar players back next season

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Analyst Has One Concern With Cavaliers Recent Free Agent Signing Can Larry Nance Jr. stay healthy next season with the Cleveland Cavaliers?

JULY 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Larry Nance Jr. agrees to terms with Cavaliers, leaving Atlanta Hawks Former Hawks center Larry Nance Jr. agrees to terms with the Cavaliers, according to a report.

JULY 2, 2025 • AJC.COM

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Achilles tendon injuries from postseason have created major changes in Central Division

Donovan Mitchell's drive intensifies with the Cavaliers after Max Strus injury

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. will debut a digital show on the ties between the NBA and soccer

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman signs extension

Cavaliers re-sign Merrill while Nance is back for 2nd stint. Trade for Ball becomes official