Nance (hand) will be re-evaluated in one week after undergoing hand surgery on Jan. 2.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was initially expected to return after the All-Star break, but the fact that he'll be re-evaluated in a week suggests the big man could be progressing quicker than expected. In any case, don't expect Nance to be a factor in the rotation even if deemed available, so his return shouldn't have a lot of fantasy implications.

Nance underwent surgery Thursday to repair the fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance suffered the injury during the Hawks' 120-110 win over the Heat last Saturday, and imagining confirmed that the 31-year-old fractured his right hand. He'll begin the rehabilitation process immediately and his evaluation in two weeks will provide a better picture of his timeline to return. Nance averaged 19.4 minutes per game before his injury, and that playing time will be absorbed by Onyeka Okongwu and Dominick Barlow for as long as Nance is sidelined.

The Hawks announced Monday that Nance will undergo surgery on Thursday after imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand.

EDGE Analysis

A timetable has yet to be provided, but there will likely be an update following the procedure. With that said, fantasy managers should brace for a multi-week absence. Nance had a terrific stretch to end December, so this is a big blow for Atlanta. Fortunately for the franchise, Onyeka Okongwu returned from his knee injury on Sunday.

Nance (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance sustained the right hand injury in Saturday's win over Miami, during which he played through the issue and produced 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one assist in 27 minutes. Further specifics on a treatment plan will be shared once available, and while there is no clear timetable for his return, the veteran big man's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Denver.

Nance sustained a right hand injury in Saturday's 120-110 victory over the Heat. He finished with 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 27 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Nance suffered the injury, and there aren't additional details outside of the fact that he suffered a problem with his right hand. The Hawks' next game will come against the Raptors on Sunday, and it's unlikely that Nance will be able to suit up for that matchup.

Nance supplied 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 133-126 overtime loss to the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

The journeyman big didn't even get onto the court in either of the prior two games, but Nance was ready to step back into the frontcourt rotation due to Onyeka Okongwu (knee) being sidelined by a knee issue. Nance led the Hawks in rebounding on the night while playing a season high in minutes and producing his first double-double of 2024-25. Okongwu is expected to miss at least three more games, putting Nance firmly on the fantasy radar potentially through the end of the month.

Nance will come off the bench Wednesday versus New York.

EDGE Analysis

Nance sliding to the second unit corresponds with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) returning to health for Atlanta. Nance is averaging 7.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.6 minutes across his last five contests off the bench.

Nance amassed 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to Sunday's matchup, the veteran big man hadn't seen the court since Nov. 17, though he stepped into the starting five in place of Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and played valuable minutes. Nance was efficient while delivering a solid performance, though it remains to be seen if he'll stick in the rotation when Johnson returns. In 10 regular-season appearances, Nance has averaged 8.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 16.5 minutes per contest.

Nance will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance hasn't played since Nov. 17, but he'll slide into the starting lineup due to Jalen Johnson's (shoulder) absence. In his only start this season (Nov. 1 against the Kings), Nance posted two points and three rebounds in eight minutes.

Nance contributed 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 117-116 win over the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Nance tallied a season-high 19 points in the win, demonstrating what he can do when afforded significant playing time. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, it should be noted that he had played fewer than 15 minutes in six of the previous seven games. He is someone to monitor should he step into a consistent role but for now, this is possibly an outlier.