Nance (calf) is available to play Thursday versus the Timberwolves, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Nance will be available for the first time since Nov. 28, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll play. He's going to be eased back into things after a lengthy layoff, so for now, Nance can safely remain on the waiver wire.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Questionable for Thursday
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Nance (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game in Minnesota.
Nance has been out since Nov. 28, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. Check back closer to Thursday's tip for official word on Nance's status.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Remains out
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Nance (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Nance hasn't played since Nov. 28 due to a right calf strain, and the Cavaliers have yet to provide an update on his progress. The veteran big man should be considered week-to-week until Cleveland offers an update on his recovery.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Remains out with calf strain
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Nance is out for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a strained right calf.
The Cavaliers announced at the end of November that Nance could miss as long as four weeks, so it's possible they'll update his return timeline at some point soon. Until that happens, the veteran big man can be considered week-to-week.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Remains out Monday
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Nance (calf) will not play Monday against the Hornets and remains week-to-week.
Nance was given a 3-to-4 week timetable back at the end of November, but the Cavaliers haven't provided an update since. Until that happens, he can be considered week-to-week.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Will miss 3-4 weeks
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An MRI revealed a Grade 1 soleus strain in Nance's right calf, and he is expected to miss the next 3-to-4 weeks of action.
Jarrett Allen (finger) is also going to miss at least the next week, leaving Cleveland thin at the center spot. Evan Mobley will likely spend more time at the five, which should open up some more minutes for Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Out Sunday
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Nance (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Nance will miss the first leg of the team's back-to-back set due to a right calf strain, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Pacers. With Jarrett Allen (finger) also ruled out, Thomas Bryant, Dean Wade and Nae'Qwan Tomlin are candidates for increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Reverting back to bench
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Nance is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
The Cavaliers are welcoming Jarrett Allen (finger) back into the lineup Friday, pushing Nance to the bench. Nance has averaged 3.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest through 15 games this season.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Enters first unit
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Nance is starting in Monday's game against the Raptors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
The Cavaliers are without De'Andre Hunter (rest) on Monday, enabling Nance to draw his second start of the season. Nance has averaged just 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.1 minutes per contest over 14 games this season, but his minutes should enter the 20s against Toronto.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Logs season-low five minutes
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Nance posted zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over five minutes during Saturday's 108-100 win over Memphis.
Nance continues to play a muted role, having now logged single-digit minutes in two straight games. Outside a couple of somewhat intriguing performances, Nance has been a non-factor thus far, averaging 3.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game through his first 12 games.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Set to face Heat
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Nance (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Heat, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Nance has been upgraded to available for the opening end of a back-to-back set. He had been listed as questionable due to a bruised left knee. With Evan Mobley resting, Nance should see an increased role.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Questionable for Wednesday
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Nance (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.
A knee contusion continues to bother Nance, who has missed consecutive outings with the issue. Should Nance return to action Wednesday, the veteran big man would be a potential replacement in the starting lineup for Evan Mobley (rest) at power forward.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Out Monday
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Nance (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Nance will miss his second consecutive game due to a left knee contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come in Wednesday's rematch against the Heat. With the veteran big man sidelined, Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant are candidates for increased minutes.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Iffy for Monday
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Nance (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Heat.
Nance missed Saturday's win over the Bulls due to a left knee contusion and is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game. The veteran big man has come off the bench in eight of nine appearances this season, averaging 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game. If he remains sidelined, Dean Wade is a candidate to see an uptick in playing time.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Won't play vs. Chicago
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Nance (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Nance will miss his first game of the season due to a left knee contusion. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Heat. With the veteran big man sidelined, Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant are candidates for increased minutes against Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Iffy for Saturday
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Nance (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Nance is dealing with a bruised left knee, which could keep him sidelined. If he's ruled out, the team will likely turn to Chris Livingston and Thomas Bryant to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Slides back to bench
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Nance isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Nance drew the start in Cleveland's previous contest due to the absence of Jarrett Allen (finger). However, Allen is available for Wednesday's tilt and will re-enter the first five. In the five games Allen has been healthy, Nance has averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds across 15.4 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Starting vs. Atlanta
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Nance will start in Sunday's game against the Hawks.
The veteran big man will get the starting nod over Dean Wade, with Jarrett Allen (finger) sidelined for a second consecutive game. Over six regular-season appearances, Nance has averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 36.7 percent from the field in 16.0 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Sees limited run
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Nance closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 victory over the Bucks.
Nance has been highly effective in limited run through three games for the Cavaliers. He's averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 14.9 minutes through three regular-season contests, proving that he still has plenty left in the tank. His low workload makes him difficult to trust, but if the Cavaliers are ever shorthanded, Nance would be an appealing streamer.
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Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Back to bench in preseason finale
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Nance is coming off the bench in Tuesday's preseason finale against Detroit.
Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley will take over their usual duties in the frontcourt for Tuesday's final tune-up. Nance is set to open the new season as Allen's top backup at center, and the former's streaming appeal will likely be limited in that role.
