Larry Nance Jr. Fantasy Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (calf) will miss 3-4 weeks, the team announced on Sunday. The veteran sustained a Grade 1 soleus strain in Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a backup, Nance Jr. is averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game this season. With Jarrett Allen (finger) also exiting the lineup on Sunday and ruled out for around a week, Evan Mobley will be in for a busy time in the Cavaliers frontcourt. He led the team in scoring with 27 points and had 14 rebounds in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. A knee problem could keep Nance Jr. out for a second consecutive game. Working as a reserve, Nance Jr. has contributed 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 16.7 minutes this season. If he can't play on Monday, Dean Wade may receive more work in the Cavaliers frontcourt. Although Wade is a versatile player, his efforts typically do not translate well into fantasy basketball.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. Nance is dealing with a left knee contusion but hasn't missed any time this season yet. The 32-year-old has been averaging around 15 minutes per game off Cleveland's bench with spotty offensive production, averaging just 4.6 PPG. Should he miss tonight's action then expect more minutes from Dean Wade, though Wade is also listed as questionable. If neither can go, Cleveland's bench options of Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should get more run.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a one-year deal with free-agent forward Larry Nance Jr. on Tuesday. After one injury-riddled season in Atlanta, Nance has decided to head back to Cleveland where he played from 2017-2021. Last season, Nance averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 19.3 minutes per game in 24 games. At this point in his career, Nance isn't going to play big minutes, but could still contribute with minutes in the teens. He figures to play a primary role off the bench behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. It probably won't be a big enough role to warrant rostering in most fantasy leagues right away.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team announced. The veteran hurt his right knee against the Orlando Magic on Monday and was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle. Nance Jr. has worked as a backup big behind Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 19.5 minutes this month. Okongwu has previously shared the load with Clint Capela. He recently missed time due to back spasms and has not been in the lineup for recent games, even though he is not listed on the injury report. On Wednesday, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder stated that Capela is ramping up, which suggests that the team plans to reintegrate him into the rotation after the All-Star break.

Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (hand) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The veteran missed nearly a month after undergoing surgery on his right hand. But he returned on Saturday against the Raptors, finishing with four points in 20 minutes. The Hawks play consecutive games on Monday and Tuesday, so head coach Quin Snyder may keep him out for one of them. But with Trae Young (hamstring) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder) ruled out, and De'Andre Hunter (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) questionable, Nance may find himself in the starting lineup, just like he was on Saturday. But depending on who is available, David Roddy may begin the game on the court, with the 23-year-old averaging 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals in two starts this season.

Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (hand) will play on Saturday versus the Raptors. The veteran hasn't played in nearly a month after undergoing surgery on his right hand. Under normal circumstances, Nance doesn't usually see much action. However, with Jalen Johnson (shoulder), De'Andre Hunter (illness), and Zaccharie Risacher (hamstring) sidelined, Nance could be more involved than initially planned. Still, David Roddy, who will likely start, should see plenty of minutes at the four, giving him streaming appeal for fantasy managers.

The Atlanta Hawks announced that forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (hand) will undergo surgery on Thursday after imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand. A recovery timetable has yet to be provided, but the 31-year-old will likely miss several weeks after playing very well in December. Despite Nance's upcoming extended absence, Onyeka Okongwu did return for the Hawks on Sunday after missing five consecutive contests due to inflammation in his left knee.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. believes he will have a great time playing under the guidance of Quin Snyder. "Quin is a basketball mastermind," Nance Jr. told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Lauren L. Williams. "I was a huge fan of his when he was at Utah, and obviously, these past few years in Atlanta. Now I'm excited to play for him, and we're gonna get along really well. Yeah, I consider myself a high-IQ basketball player, and he's very high IQ." Nance Jr.'s production has dipped in recent years, and he will attempt to produce a bounce-back campaign under a new coach on a different team. However, he needs to avoid health troubles to make it happen. The 31-year-old has never played more than 67 games in a single NBA campaign.

The Hawks acquired forward Larry Nance Jr. from the Pelicans as a part of the trade that sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. Nance began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and made stops in Cleveland and Portland before landing in New Orleans. Since his most productive season with the Cavs in 2019-20, his statistical contributions have declined over the years, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging just 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds. Nance will likely play sparingly this season, so he won't draw much attention from fantasy managers. Also included in Friday's trade, the Hawks receive EJ Liddell, Dyson Daniels, and two first-round picks.