Nance is out for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers due to a non-COVID illness.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was a late addition to New Orleans' injury report and will be held out of Wednesday's contest. Cody Zeller, Naji Marshall and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Nance's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

Nance (ribs) played 12 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 117-112 win over the Kings, scoring four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and adding four rebounds and one steal.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was back in action after missing the Pelicans' previous four games with a right rib fracture. He saw only limited run as New Orleans' backup center and will likely struggle to crack 20 minutes in most games so long as Jonas Valanciunas stays healthy and avoids foul trouble.

Nance (ribs) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing the previous four games with a right rib fracture. Nance will likely continue to serve as New Orleans' backup center behind Jonas Valanciunas.

Nance (ribs) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was diagnosed with a right rib fracture Nov. 13 but returned to practice Tuesday and may be able to suit up Wednesday. Before suffering the injury, Nance played at least 15 minutes in nine straight games to start the season, averaging 4.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 16.6 minutes during that stretch.

Coach Willie Green said Nance (ribs) fully participated in Tuesday's practice, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was diagnosed with a right rib fracture Nov. 13 and was expected to miss 10-to-14 days. His return to practice is a positive sign, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action. Following Wednesday's matchup against the Kings, New Orleans begins a three-game road trip against the Clippers on Friday.

The Pelicans announced Monday that Nance has been diagnosed with a right rib fracture and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days.

EDGE Analysis

Nance played single-digit minutes for the first time this season during Sunday's loss to the Mavericks, and his injury helps explain his decreased role. The 30-year-old will now be forced to miss at least a week and a half, which could lead to an uptick in minutes for Cody Zeller and Naji Marshall. Nance came off the bench in his first 10 appearances of the season and averaged 3.8 points and 4.4 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per game.

Nance registered zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in seven minutes during Sunday's 136-124 loss to the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Nance hasn't been listed on recent injury reports, but he's been grabbing at his right shoulder during the past couple games. The Pelicans gave Cody Zeller a bit more run than usual Sunday, so hopefully Nance will be fresh for Tuesday's game against Dallas.

Nance provided nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 110-106 win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Nance dealt with an ankle injury during the preseason and has ramped up his playing time over the first four games of the regular season. The 30-year-old has secured at least five rebounds in every matchup, but Wednesday's performance was one of his best of the young season, as he played over 20 minutes while racking up multiple steals for the first time this year. Nance averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game over 65 appearances last year, so his playing time may remain around where it was Wednesday.

Nance (ankle) said Friday that he'll be ready for the Pelicans' regular-season opener against the Grizzlies on Oct. 25.

EDGE Analysis

Nance didn't suit up this preseason due to a left ankle injury but has returned to practice. It appears that the Pelicans were just being cautious with the veteran big man so that he could be ready for the regular season. Nance is expected to be New Orleans' backup center behind Jonas Valanciunas.

Nance (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance has missed the preseason due to an ankle injury but has been targeting an Opening Night return. With just under a week remaining until the regular-season opener against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, his full participation in practice is encouraging.