Larry Nance Jr. grabs NBA spotlight with Cleveland Cavaliers return after Atlanta Hawks comeback | NBA News - Times of India
Larry Nance Jr grabs NBA spotlight with Cleveland Cavaliers return after Atlanta Hawks comeback
A big move might be on the way for the Cleveland Cavaliers. On July 1, 2025, reports revealed that Larry Nance Jr. expected to return to their former team after a season with the Atlanta Hawks.
The news spread quickly online, and the fans talk about what this could mean for the team's watch list. Nance's return can bring both experience and balance to Cleveland's selection to just the right time.
On July 1, NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line broke the news: Larry Nance Jr. will be signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The announcement appeared on X and Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of what’s next.
The 32-year-old big man spent the 2024–25 season with the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 24 games, despite facing injuries.
His last full stretch with the Cleveland Cavaliers was from 2018 to 2021, including a run to the 2018 NBA Finals.Reports hint that Nance will sign a one-year, minimum contract, likely because of Cleveland’s second apron restrictions. This deal brings back a versatile frontcourt player familiar with the city's game and culture and ready to plug in right away.
Larry Nance Jr., the son of former NBA player Larry Nance Sr.,
spent four seasons with Cleveland before moving to the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and, most recently, the Atlanta Hawks. His multiple-position game as a power forward and part-time center, and his consistent shooting (44.7% on 3-pointers last year) fit into what Cleveland can use each and every night.Nance is a good get for a Cavaliers team hoping to shore up its bench and provide some added rest for its starters.
He provides frontcourt depth, playmaking and shooting, allowing more of his best players, such as De’Andre Hunter, to move back to their natural small forward spot.Also Read: Kevin Garnett honors Candace Parker with unfiltered Message that shakes WNBAThis move also impacts other players. Veterans like Dean Wade and Tristan Thompson may see their roles diminish, with Thompson’s return now unlikely. Cleveland now reportedly has two roster spots still open, with expectations to fill only one more before the season tips off.
