Larry Nance PF/C CLE Sat 3/16/24 2:14 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance is out for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness.
EDGE Analysis
Nance will miss his first game since Feb. 2 on Saturday due to an illness. Jonas Valanciunas, Cody Zeller and Naji Marshall are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Nance's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Brooklyn.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Mon 3/11/24 2:51 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance posted 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and four steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 win over the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Nance started the second half in place of a struggling Jonas Valanciunas, playing 29 minutes compared to Valanciunas' 19. This was Nance's second game in a row with a minutes workload in the 20s, so this is a trend to watch.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Tue 2/27/24 11:24 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance logged four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 115-92 win over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Nance was quiet on both ends of the floor, continuing his underwhelming production of late. Despite playing at least 19 minutes in eight of the past 10 games, Nance has topped double-digits only once, adding a combined 11 steals and blocks in that time. As a player who is outside the top 200 for the season, Nance can be safely left alone outside of deeper formats.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Tue 2/13/24 9:44 AM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance chipped in eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 96-87 victory over the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Nance led all bench players in Monday's contest in rebounds while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and ending one board and two points shy of a double-double in a bench-leading minute total. Nance has tallied at least eight points and eight boards in five games this season, his first such outing since Jan. 23 against Utah.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Mon 2/5/24 6:29 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday versus Toronto, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nance was a full participant at practice Sunday, so this is the expected outcome. He returns from a one-game absence to slot into a fully healthy Pelicans frontcourt.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Sun 2/4/24 6:41 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Nance sat out Friday's game against the Spurs due to his ankle injury but was a full participant in Sunday's practice session. While he appears to be trending in the right direction, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up against the Raptors.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Sun 2/4/24 2:53 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance (ankle) was a full participant during Sunday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nance missed Friday's one-point win over the Spurs, marking his first absence since Dec. 26. He looks poised to return to action Monday versus Toronto, but his official status for the game will be revealed when New Orleans posts its injury report later Sunday.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Fri 2/2/24 6:48 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nance will be sidelined for the first time since Dec. 26. His next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Toronto. In Nance's absence, Cody Zeller and Naji Marshall are candidates for increased roles.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Thu 2/1/24 5:43 PM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs due to left ankle soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Nance is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 26 on Friday due to a sore left ankle. If Nance is ruled out, Cody Zeller and Naji Marshall would be candidates to receive increased playing time.
Larry Nance PF/C CLE Thu 2/1/24 5:51 AM
Larry Nance
PF/C CLE
Nance provided zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 victory over the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Nance was a non-factor in the win, scoring fewer than five points for the fourth time in the past six games. While he does have a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Nance typically struggles to play more than about 20 minutes on any given night. Outside of deeper formats, he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration.