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.
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (personal) won't be available on Thursday versus Sacramento. He comes out of the lineup for personal reasons after playing in each of the last 12 games. Nance Jr.'s absence should mean a busy night for Jonas Valanciunas against his fellow Lithuanian big man Domantas Sabonis. In four previous head-to-head battles this season, Valanciunas has logged 14.5 points and 11.8 rebounds in 25.0 minutes.
Larry Nance Jr. Will Remain Out For Up To Two Weeks
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ribs) was diagnosed with a right rib fracture and the team is going to re-evaluate him in 10-to-14 days to determine the healing process and figure out a firm timetable for his return. The veteran forward was playing a depth role off of the bench as he averaged 3.8 points and 4.4 rebounds across 15.7 minutes per game. While he's out, Naji Marshall, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Matt Ryan will continue seeing minutes off of the bench. Marshall has seen the most minutes so far, so he'd likely be the best streaming option of the three.
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) expects to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. He announced that his left ankle "feels great," and in his eyes, playing in the first game of the season "was never a question." Nance Jr. has never featured in more than 67 games during a season, so injuries are nothing new for the eight-year veteran. It's good to know that he can kick off the new campaign without any health issues. The 30-year-old finished last season averaging 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes. His fantasy value is limited as long as Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas are healthy.
Pelicans Hope To Have Larry Nance Jr. Ready For Season Opener
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is in doubt for the team's season opener, but general manager Trajan Langdon hopes to have him available. Last week, the Pelicans announced Nance had received a biological injection to stimulate the healing process in his left ankle, and he is expected to return to basketball activities in two to three weeks. The 30-year-old enjoyed his first full season in New Orleans last term, shooting a career-high 61 percent from the field and contributing 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds off the bench. Langdon also hopes to get guard Jose Alvarado (ankle) in the lineup for the season opener, which comes on Oct. 25 for the Pelicans against Memphis.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's playoff contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nance was able to play 17 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, it appears the left ankle issue is still bothering Nance. His absence should open up additional playing time for Jaxson Hayes. Although, it's unlikely that Nance gets enough playing time to warrant using in DFS contests.
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nance is dealing with ankle soreness, but was able to practice with the team on Tuesday. If Nance is unable to go, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez will likely split the backup center minutes behind Jonas Valanciunas.
Larry Nance Jr. Listed As Questionable With Ankle Sprain
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The 30-year-old has missed the team's last four games and is now in danger of missing a fifth. His fantasy value has been quickly sinking before the injury anyway as he was ranked as low as 372 in nine-category leagues over the last couple of weeks. If he's sidelined again, Naji Marshall should see more opportunities off of the bench but would be a risky streaming option.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is listed as out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. The 30-year-old sprained his left ankle during Saturday's game against the New York Knicks and was observed leaving the arena using crutches, so he'll likely miss even more games moving ahead. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) still sidelined, Trey Murphy III and Josh Richardson should benefit the most from a fantasy standpoint, as they'll both likely see more minutes after Willie Green shuffles around his lineup.
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. played for only five minutes Saturday against the Knicks after spraining his left ankle. The 30-year-old was later spotted using crutches and having a protective boot on his foot, which is a pretty bad signing regarding his availability for the upcoming games. Nance Jr. has been a good contributor off the bench in all areas for the Pelicans, averaging 7.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 22.3 minutes. Willy Hernangomez should get a chance to log extra minutes with Nance Jr. out. The Spaniard is a very good per-minute player, and fantasy managers should follow the situation closely.
