Akron Native Larry Nance Jr. Returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs make Larry Nance Jr. signing official

Nance is now back in Cleveland, where his father, Larry Nance Sr., became a franchise legend and where his brother, Pete, played during the 2023-24 season.

Akron native Larry Nance Jr. returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers

In a new signing, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Akron native Larry Nance Jr., according to Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman.The forward/center is returning to the Cavaliers after four years apart. From 2018 to 2021, he played in 182 regular-season games, starting in 76 of them. He averaged 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.35 steals for Cleveland. Nance Jr. also appeared in 20 playoff games for the team during …

Cavaliers Make Larry Nance Jr. Signing Official

Getty The Cavaliers have officially signed forward Larry Nance Jr., the team announced in a press release.  Nance, 32, ia native of Akron and returns for his second stint with the franchise after some stops with the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks. His new deal is believed to be for one year and the veteran’s minimum. “I’m just happy to be able to give all I have to help my hometown team challenge for a title,” Nan…