Nance (knee) took part in practice Thursday and will have a "good chance" to play Friday, per coach Larry Drew, Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance has missed the last eight games with a sprained right knee, but after going through practice -- albeit a non-contact session -- the big man appears to be on course to make his return. A more concrete update should be available at shootaround Friday morning, and if Nance is ultimately cleared, he could be in the starting lineup over Ante Zizic with Tristan Thompson's (foot) status in jeopardy.

Nance has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and could be sidelined up to two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The given timetable means Nance, who injured his knee in Tuesday's loss to the Pacers, could miss the next six or seven games for Cleveland. And, given that this is essentially a lost season for the Cavs already, the team will likely take extra precautionary measures with one of key pieces of their young core. Channing Frye got the start at power forward in Nance's absence Wednesday, but he played just 11 minutes, and Jalen Jones, Ante Zizic and Jaron Blossomgame will likely be the biggest beneficiaries from Nance's absence.

Nance (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Nance injured his knee Tuesday against the Pacers and has been deemed unable to take the floor Wednesday after being checked out by the medical staff. In his absence, Jalen Jones and Ante Zizic could see extra run.

Nance (knee) will travel with the Cavaliers to New Orleans for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans and be re-evaluated following morning shootaround, Spencer Davies of BBallInsiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was forced out of Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to a knee injury, but there seems to be optimism he could take the floor Wednesday. If he misses time, Jaron Blossomgame, Jalen Jones and Ante Zizic figure to see more run.

Nance will not return to Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to a knee injury, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance limped back to the locker room minutes after tip-off and will be unable to return. The severity of the injury is not known at this time, but his status for the second end of the Cavaliers' back-to-back set Wednesday against the Pelicans is certainly in the air. Expect an update on his status once more information is provided.

Nance limped to the locker room Tuesday against the Pacers, Spencer Davies of BBallInsiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was fouled and took his free throws, but was forced to head back to the locker room with an apparent leg injury. He should be considered questionable to return until further information emerges.

Nance will start at power forward Friday against the Jazz, Spencer Davies of BBallInsiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance will start alongside Tristan Thompson on Friday, as coach Larry Drew continues to experiment with lineups. As a starter, Nance is averaging 10.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and a combined 2.6 steals/blocks.

Nance produced 18 points (7-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and one block in 36 minutes during Saturday's 111-108 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Nance moved back into the starting lineup Saturday and came away with arguably the best all-around game of his career. Over the past two weeks, Nance is the 17th ranked player in standard formats, finally getting an opportunity to show what he can do with regular playing time. He is Cleveland's best player by quite some margin and it will be interesting to see what happens when Tristan Thompson (foot) returns to the lineup.

Nance will start Saturday against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Larry Drew brought Nance off the bench in favor of Channing Frye on Friday against the Heat. Nance is back in the starting five Saturday, however. In 13 starts this season, he's averaging 9.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and a combined 2.5 steals/blocks.

Nance will come off the bench Friday against the Heat, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems coach Larry Drew is hoping Nance brings some energy off the second unit, as Channing Frye and Jaron Blossomgame are starting in the frontcourt. It's unclear if Nance will suffer a reduction in workload. He hasn't played fewer than 30 minutes in any of the past five games.