LARRY NANCE JR. NEWS

Will be available Monday Nance (Achilles) will be available Monday against the Pacers.

Impact This is great news for New Orleans, as having Nance available means they'll have 10 players in total for Monday's contest. The veteran big man is averaging 9.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 23.2 minutes per game this season, but don't be surprised if he ends up having a bigger workload due to how shorthanded the Pelicans will be in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Nance (Achilles) is questionable for Monday's game against Indiana, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Nance has been unavailable for the last three matchups but will have a chance to return against the Pacers. If he remains out, Jonas Valanciunas, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez are candidates to see increased playing time.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Nance (Achilles) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Nance will miss a third consecutive contest due to the injury. Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should receive more run in his stead. Nance's next chance to play will come Monday against the Pacers.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Thunder Nance (Achilles) is questionable to play in Friday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact Nance has missed the previous two games due to right Achilles soreness. If Nance isn't able to suit up Friday, his next opportunity to play is Monday's matchup with Indiana.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Nance (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Nance will miss his second straight contest while tending to right Achilles soreness. Expect Willy Hernangomez, Jonas Valanciunas and Jaxson Hayes to see more opportunities Thursday evening in Nance's absence.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Thursday Nance (Achilles) is questionable to play in Thursday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Nance missed Monday's game and was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to right Achilles soreness. Willy Hernangomez, Jonas Valanciunas and Jaxson Hayes are all candidates to see extended minutes if he's unavailable Thursday.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice, status TBD Head coach Willie Green said Nance (Achilles) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but the big man's availability for Thursday's matchup against the Spurs remains to...

Impact Nance was sidelined for Monday's loss to Milwaukee due to soreness in his Achilles, but it appears the issue isn't too severe. However, the reserve big man could be sidelined for at least one more contest. Further clarity on the situation will likely be available when the Pelicans' release their next injury report, which should occur sometime Wednesday afternoon.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Nance (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Nance was initially deemed doubtful due to right Achilles soreness, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. In his stead, Jaxson Hayes, Willy Hernangomez and Naji Marshall are candidates for increased roles behind Jonas Valanciunas.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Nance is doubtful for Monday's game against the Bucks due to right Achilles soreness, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nance was held scoreless across 22 minutes Saturday and appears to have suffered an Achilles injury as well. If he's sidelined, Jaxson Hayes, Willy Hernangomez and Naji Marshall will emerge as candidates for increased roles off the bench.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teases double-double in loss Nance notched 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact Nance fell one rebound short of a double-double in the loss, putting together another balanced performance. Despite continuing to come off the bench, Nance is clearly the preferred option in the frontcourt alongside Zion Williamson during crunch time. While there will be some ups and downs along the way, Nance's ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him a must-roster player in all 12-team category leagues.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clarkson scores 39 points, Jazz outlast Pelicans in OT

Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 39 points and had eight rebounds in the Utah Jazz’s 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Provides another huge line vs. Suns Nance produced 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks across 34 minutes in Sunday's 129-124 overtime win over Phoenix.

Impact Nance enjoyed a big weekend in back-to-back home matchups against the Suns, generating a combined 32 points, 16 rebounds, nine assists, eight steals and three blocks between those contests. His playing time was up Sunday in part because starting center Jonas Valanciunas was battling foul trouble, but Nance had already been cutting into Valanciunas' playing time even in games where fouls haven't been an issue. Nance should be a strong pickup in 12-team category leagues if he can consistently get around 25 minutes.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resurgent Zion Williamson powering Pelicans up the standings

Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is producing in ways New Orleans envisioned when they drafted him first overall back in 2019

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Solid all around in win Nance finished Friday's 128-117 victory over the Suns with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals across 24 minutes.

Impact Nance made his only three field-goal attempts in the first half for seven points, adding three assists and three rebounds to help New Orleans get out to a 55-52 lead at the break. He went 4-of-7 from the field for another 11 points in the second half while also grabbing six boards and three of his game-high four steals over the final two quarters. The Pelicans forward had gone three straight games without scoring in double figures prior to Friday's win over Phoenix and matched a season high with nine rebounds in the contest.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108

Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and Trey Murphy added six 3-pointers and 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Set to play Wednesday Nance (shoulder) indicated Wednesday he will play in the evening's game versus the Raptors, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact Nance will miss just one game because of shoulder soreness that surfaced following Friday's game versus the Grizzlies. He should resume his duties as a double-digit minutes contributor off the bench, as he's averaged 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds over 22.4 minutes per game this year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Nance (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The forward was unavailable for the Pelicans on Monday due to right shoulder soreness, but Nance may be able to return to the floor come Wednesday. Nance has averaged 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds across 18 appearances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans play the Raptors for cross-conference game

Toronto heads to New Orleans for a non-conference matchup

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Williamson powers short-handed Pelicans past Thunder 105-101

Zion Williamson scored 23 points, matched his career high with eight assists and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 44 seconds left to lift the short-handed New Orleans Pel...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Unavailable Monday Nance (shoulder) is out for Monday's contest against Oklahoma City, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Nance will officially miss his second game of the season as he tends to a shoulder injury. The high-flying big's next chance to return to the court comes Wednesday against the Raptors.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play Monday Nance (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Nance has had three straight underwhelming performances, scoring six or fewer points and logging less than 20 minutes in each contest. If he ends up being available Monday, Nance is not expected to play a big role for New Orleans. He's averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds across 21.9 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE