Hawks F Larry Nance Jr. to have surgery for broken bone in right hand
Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) celebrates a goal against the Miami Heat during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Mike Stewart
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. will undergo surgery for a broken bone in his right hand.
Nance was injured Saturday in a victory over the Miami Heat.
The team announced that imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand. Surgery has been scheduled for Thursday.
A timeline for Nance's return won't be known until after the procedure.
The 31-year-old Nance has been a valuable performer off the Atlanta bench after being acquired last summer in a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. He is averaging 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
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