The New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. is expected to be sidelined for between four and six weeks due to reaggravating a right rib fracture. The forward initially injured his ankle during the preseason, resulting in his missing four games. He missed the Pelicans’ 124-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness.
During his 14 appearances this season, Nance has averaged 3.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 15.1 minutes. While his impact on the court has been limited, he has nevertheless been viewed as a vital member of the Pelicans’ locker room.
The Pelicans have endured major injury struggles this season, with their players missing a combined 64 games this season. Fortunately, New Orleans has received some positive injury news, with veteran guard CJ McCollum returning against the Sixers after a 12-game absence due to suffering a punctured lung.
