Nance ended with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 132-130 win over the Pistons.
Nance recorded his third double-double of the campaign in the win. He's been quiet in previous outings, but he's a name to monitor in deeper formats in case he can take advantage of his newfound minutes with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out for the season and Clint Capela rumored to be on the trade block.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Cleared for Tuesday
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Nance (hand) is available for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Nance missed the first leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, though he sat out for maintenance-related reasons. He returned from a 12-game absence due to right hand surgery in Saturday's loss to the Raptors, finishing with four points, four rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. Nance started at power forward in that contest, but both Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) and De'Andre Hunter (illness) sat out that game. Risacher and Hunter returned to action Monday and aren't on the injury report for Tuesday, so Nance could find himself outside of the rotation.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Won't play Monday
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Nance (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Nance had missed 12 games while recovering from right hand surgery, but he returned to action in Saturday's loss to the Raptors, starting at power forward and finishing with four points, four rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. He'll be sidelined for Monday's contest in what looks to be a maintenance day, but he should be available for Tuesday's clash against the Rockets. With Onyeka Okongwu and Clint Capela locked in as the Hawks' top two centers and with De'Andre Hunter (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) both returning to action Monday to fill most of the minutes at power forward, Nance may not have a spot in the rotation if he plays Tuesday.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Iffy for Monday
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Nance is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to right hand injury management.
After missing 12 games while recovering from right hand surgery, Nance made his return to action in Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors. He started at power forward in place of Jalen Johnson (shoulder), finishing with four points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. Nance didn't experience any reported setbacks coming out of that game, but the Hawks may be planning to give him some maintenance Monday, which is the front end of a back-to-back set.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Struggles as starter in return
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Nance (hand) scored four points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and added four boards and one assist in 20 minutes during Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors.
Though he has typically served as the Hawks' third-string center behind Onyeka Okongwu and Clint Capela this season, Nance entered the starting five at power forward Saturday while making his return from a 12-game absence due to right hand surgery. While filling in for the injured Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Nance struggled to get much going behind the arc, prompting the Hawks to lean more heavily on Garrison Mathews (25 minutes) and Vit Krejci (35 minutes) rather than handing Nance significant playing time. Johnson is out indefinitely, but the potential return of De'Andre Hunter (illness) -- who sat out Saturday -- in the Hawks' next game Monday in Minnesota could put Nance at risk of moving to the bench.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Participates in shootaround
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Nance (hand) went through shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Nance hasn't played since Dec. 28 after undergoing right hand surgery. However, the 31-year-old big man is deemed probable against Toronto, and all signs indicate he is suiting up Saturday.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Officially good to go
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Nance (hand) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
Nance has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing Atlanta's previous 12 outings due to recovering from right hand surgery. The 31-year-old big man is averaging 9.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.5 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Upgraded to probable
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Nance (hand) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
After undergoing right hand surgery Jan. 2, Nance appears to be on the verge of returning to Atlanta's lineup sooner than initially anticipated. With the veteran big man likely to play Saturday and Jalen Johnson (shoulder) ruled out, Nance's return would likely eat into the playing time of Dominick Barlow and David Roddy in the Hawks' second unit. That said, Nance could be facing a minutes restriction if he's indeed upgraded to available against Toronto.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Set for checkup in one week
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The Hawks announced Friday that Nance (hand) is progressing in his rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Nance underwent surgery on his right hand Jan. 2, with Atlanta announcing at the time that the big man would be re-evaluated in two weeks. Though Nance has seemingly hit no snags in his recovery, he's not yet ready to resume on-court work, so Atlanta will wait and see how his rehab goes over the next week before determining his next step. Nance's absence appears likely to stretch into February, but a clearer target date for his return should come once he's cleared to take contact. Once healthy, Nance is not expected to be a regular part of Atlanta's rotation if both Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu are available.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Gets hand surgery
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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.
Nance suffered the injury during the Hawks' 120-110 win over the Heat last Saturday. After getting surgery, he'll begin the rehabilitation process immediately, and his evaluation in two weeks will provide a better picture of his timeline to return. The big man has largely been outside of the Hawks' rotation this season, but he's been productive when called upon with averages of 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks in 19.4 minutes per game over 15 appearances.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Will undergo surgery on hand
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The Hawks announced Monday that Nance will undergo surgery on Thursday after imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Won't play Sunday
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Nance (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Suffers hand injury Saturday
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The Hawks announced that Nance sustained a right hand injury in Saturday's 120-110 victory over the Heat, and a treatment plan for him will be shared once available.
Nance closed the game on the court for Atlanta and finished with 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one assist in 27 minutes. He appears to have injured his hand at some point along the way, and given the vague nature of Atlanta's post-game update, Nance looks like he could be at risk of missing some time. Nance has settled in as the Hawks' backup center of late with Onyeka Okongwu (knee) sidelined, but if both players aren't available for Sunday's contest versus the Raptors, two-way player Dominick Barlow could serve as starter Clint Capela's primary understudy.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: First double-double of season
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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.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Returning to bench Wednesday
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Nance will come off the bench Wednesday versus New York.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Solid outing in loss Sunday
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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.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Starting Sunday
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Nance will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Strong production Tuesday
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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.
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.
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Hawks' Larry Nance: Plays well off bench
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Nance supplied 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-111 victory over the Pelicans.
Despite moving back to the bench, Nance supplied a versatile fantasy line in limited action. However, with Onyeka Okongwu (toe/rest) expected back Monday, Nance isn't guaranteed to see much action against the Celtics.
