The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Larry Nance Jr. to a one-year deal, enhancing their frontcourt depth with him as a backup forward. Last season, Nance played 32 games for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, but his season was cut short by a nondisplaced fracture in his right knee. Nance brings experience as he enters his 11th NBA season, previously selected 27th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 draft. The Cavaliers have also added Lonzo Ball and retained guard Sam Merrill this summer.
Larry Nance Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 32-year-old forward averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists last season.
Nance brings added depth in the frontcourt behind centers Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. The Cavs have also added Lonzo Ball and retained guard Sam Merrill.
Entering his 11th season, Nance was the 27th overall pick by the Lakers in the 2015 NBA draft. He has played for several NBA teams.
Nance is coming off a two-year, $21.5 million deal and has sustained a nondisplaced fracture in his right knee, affecting his previous season.
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