76ers cut son of Cavaliers legend

The Sixers have placed two-way player Pete Nance on waivers, the team announced.

Nance, who is the younger brother of Hawks big man Larry Nance Jr. and son of Cavaliers icon Larry Nance, signed with Philadelphia a little over a month ago after beginning the season with the Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate. He appeared in one NBA game for the Sixers and five G League contests for the Delaware Blue Coats during his time on a two-way deal with the organization.

Across 13 total NBAGL outings for the Charge and the Blue Coats this season, Nance has averaged 17.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 blocks in 34.3 minutes per game. He posted a solid shooting line of .500/.375/.731 in those 13 appearances.

The Charge would hold Nance’s rights if he decides to return to the G League.

Although the contracts for two-way players don’t count against the salary cap, their salaries become fully guaranteed if they remain under contract through Jan. 7. Nance will receive only a prorated portion of his two-way salary for the month-plus he spent under contract with the 76ers, who will become one of three teams around the NBA with an open two-way slot.