On Thursday, the Indiana Pacers officially announced the news that they had signed Larry Nance Jr.
The former Wyoming star is coming off a year where he averaged 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 41.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Pacers wrote (via X): “Welcome to Indy, Larry 🤝 We have signed forward/center Larry Nance Jr.”
Looking At Nance Jr’s Career
GettyLarry Nance Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers slams home a dunk over Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at Barclays Center on December 14, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Nance Jr. was the 27th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.
He spent the first 2.5 seasons of his career with the franchise.
During that time, Nance Jr. was teammates with NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
GettyKobe Bryant (24) and Larry Nance Jr (7) of the Los Angeles Lakers look on between points against Toronto Raptors during their NBA match up, November 20, 2015 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Following his time in Los Angeles, Nance Jr. helped LeBron James and the Cavs reach the 2018 NBA Finals.
In 2020 (with the Cavs), he averaged 10.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.1% from the field.
Before returning to the Cavs last season, Nance Jr. also had stints with the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers.
GettyLarry Nance Jr. #22 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City.
Nance Jr. is going into his 12th NBA season.
His career averages are 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 53.5% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range in 581 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on July 8): “Free agent C/F Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN.”
Looking At The Pacers
GettyRick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers reacts after a call in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 01, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Pacers have a very talented roster, but they are coming off a year where they dealt with a lot of injuries.
They were 19-63, which had them as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference.
The franchise reached the NBA Finals in 2025.
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