Hawks F Larry Nance Jr. to have surgery for broken bone in right hand

Hawks F Larry Nance Jr. to have surgery for broken bone in right hand | iNFOnews.ca
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. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

ATLANTA (AP) — 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.

Hawks F Larry Nance Jr. to have surgery for broken bone in right hand | iNFOnews.ca
Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) lands on Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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