New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (personal) won't be available on Thursday versus Sacramento. He comes out of the lineup for personal reasons after playing in each of the last 12 games. Nance Jr.'s absence should mean a busy night for Jonas Valanciunas against his fellow Lithuanian big man Domantas Sabonis. In four previous head-to-head battles this season, Valanciunas has logged 14.5 points and 11.8 rebounds in 25.0 minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ribs) was diagnosed with a right rib fracture and the team is going to re-evaluate him in 10-to-14 days to determine the healing process and figure out a firm timetable for his return. The veteran forward was playing a depth role off of the bench as he averaged 3.8 points and 4.4 rebounds across 15.7 minutes per game. While he's out, Naji Marshall, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Matt Ryan will continue seeing minutes off of the bench. Marshall has seen the most minutes so far, so he'd likely be the best streaming option of the three.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) expects to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. He announced that his left ankle "feels great," and in his eyes, playing in the first game of the season "was never a question." Nance Jr. has never featured in more than 67 games during a season, so injuries are nothing new for the eight-year veteran. It's good to know that he can kick off the new campaign without any health issues. The 30-year-old finished last season averaging 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes. His fantasy value is limited as long as Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas are healthy.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is in doubt for the team's season opener, but general manager Trajan Langdon hopes to have him available. Last week, the Pelicans announced Nance had received a biological injection to stimulate the healing process in his left ankle, and he is expected to return to basketball activities in two to three weeks. The 30-year-old enjoyed his first full season in New Orleans last term, shooting a career-high 61 percent from the field and contributing 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds off the bench. Langdon also hopes to get guard Jose Alvarado (ankle) in the lineup for the season opener, which comes on Oct. 25 for the Pelicans against Memphis.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's playoff contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nance was able to play 17 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, it appears the left ankle issue is still bothering Nance. His absence should open up additional playing time for Jaxson Hayes. Although, it's unlikely that Nance gets enough playing time to warrant using in DFS contests.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nance is dealing with ankle soreness, but was able to practice with the team on Tuesday. If Nance is unable to go, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez will likely split the backup center minutes behind Jonas Valanciunas.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The 30-year-old has missed the team's last four games and is now in danger of missing a fifth. His fantasy value has been quickly sinking before the injury anyway as he was ranked as low as 372 in nine-category leagues over the last couple of weeks. If he's sidelined again, Naji Marshall should see more opportunities off of the bench but would be a risky streaming option.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is listed as out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. The 30-year-old sprained his left ankle during Saturday's game against the New York Knicks and was observed leaving the arena using crutches, so he'll likely miss even more games moving ahead. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) still sidelined, Trey Murphy III and Josh Richardson should benefit the most from a fantasy standpoint, as they'll both likely see more minutes after Willie Green shuffles around his lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. played for only five minutes Saturday against the Knicks after spraining his left ankle. The 30-year-old was later spotted using crutches and having a protective boot on his foot, which is a pretty bad signing regarding his availability for the upcoming games. Nance Jr. has been a good contributor off the bench in all areas for the Pelicans, averaging 7.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 22.3 minutes. Willy Hernangomez should get a chance to log extra minutes with Nance Jr. out. The Spaniard is a very good per-minute player, and fantasy managers should follow the situation closely.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. is listed as probable to return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. The 30-year-old wasn't able to play in the team's last contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he should return to his normal role off of the bench getting around 23 minutes per game. Nance hasn't been the most valuable fantasy player unless he receives north of 27 minutes. For managers in deep leagues that need a fill-in, he could help with some points, efficiency, and rebounding.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It sounds like the veteran forward is dealing with groin tightness, so he'll sit this game out. His absence should result in more playing time for Naji Marshall on Wednesday. Also, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez should see bigger roles in the rotation. However, Marshall is the best streaming option between the three players for Wednesday's slate.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The veteran forward has been banged up lately and only played in three of the last 11 games. Nance has struggled heavily during those games, so he won't be a recommended streaming option on Monday. His return should mean less playing time for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez. The expectation is that Nance is fully available for this game, but fantasy managers can stream him at their own risk.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 30-year-old is set to return after missing each of the last four games due to right shoulder soreness. Fellow forward Willy Hernangomez (ankle) is also available for Friday's contest. That means, Jaxson Hayes is likely to see a reduced role with the Pelicans getting healthy. Hayes won't have much streaming appeal with Nance and Hernangomez healthy right now.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran forward is in danger of missing his fifth straight game due to right shoulder soreness. It's also worth noting that Willy Hernangomez (ankle) is considered questionable for this contest. Both Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes have been gaining fantasy value with Zion Williamson and Nance out. The Pelicans are banged up right now, so Hayes and Naji Marshall could be asked to play heavy minutes on Friday. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday for another update on Nance and Hernangomez.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was forced to exit early on Wednesday due to neck spasms. Nance wasn't able to suit up on Friday and will miss this game as well due to the same injury. His absence will mean more playing time for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez. Between the two, Hernangomez is the better streaming option, but both players could have short term value while Nance is out.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (neck) has been officially ruled out of Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. There has a possibility of him being available, with the team initially regarding him as doubtful for the contest, but Nance Jr. hasn't been able to shake off a neck problem. His absence should open up more minutes for Jaxson Hayes, while frontcourt starters Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas are bound to get a heavier workload as well in a tough matchup.

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (neck) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Friday's game against Philadelphia due to neck spasms. Nance has seen both his minutes and offensive usage slide over the previous two outings, including his second scoreless appearance of the month Wednesday. While Jaxson Hayes could see an uptick in usage off the bench, Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas figure to continue receiving elevated offensive looks in the frontcourt. Nance remains on the periphery of season-long roster consideration despite shooting a career-best 64.1 percent from the floor this year as he has taken fewer than six shots per outing.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) is questionable to play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Nance has been dealing with Achilles soreness and has not played since December 17th, but may have a chance to come back on Monday. If Nance is able to go, he will likely eat into Jonas Valanciunas's minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the second game in a row that Nance will miss due to right Achilles soreness. This is bad timing with Zion Williamson out as well due to health and safety protocols. Naji Marshall will move into the starting five and be asked to play significant minutes on Thursday. In four starts this season, Marshall has averaged 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists. He's certainly worth a look as a streaming option with the Pelicans shorthanded.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) was officially given the questionable tag with a sore right achilles. The 29-year-old could have a big role if he is able to get on the court now that Zion Williamson has been ruled out. Right now, fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to hear about any updates on Nance playing or not. If he doesn't play, Herbert Jones and Naji Marshall are the two to use as streaming options, otherwise, Nance could be a good play for a game or two while Williamson is out.