$Report: Larry Nance Jr. out 4-6 weeks with fractured finger$

Larry Nance Jr. will be missing some time after suffering a finger fracture on his left hand. Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. out 4-6 weeks with fractured finger

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Feb 7, 2021 2:39 PM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. has a fractured finger on his left hand that will likely require surgery, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski. He will miss four-to-six weeks.

Reporting with @WindhorstESPN: Cleveland F Larry Nance Jr., is expected to be lost four-to-six weeks with a fractured finger on his left hand, sources tell ESPN. Nance will likely undergo surgery.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2021

Nance suffered the injury in Cleveland's 124-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

The 28-year-old is having a solid season for the Cavs, who are 10th in the Eastern Conference at 10-14. He's averaging 9.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 38.1% from deep. Nance has also been excellent on the defensive side, ranking second in the NBA with 1.9 steals per game.

The loss of Nance is unfortunate for Cleveland's frontcourt, which is already without Kevin Love due to a leg injury.

The Cavaliers have lost their last three games and will look to get back on track against the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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