Larry Nance Jr. Injury Status Update for May 15th, 2026
Larry Nance Jr. of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. Larry was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 58th game Larry has missed this season.
Larry Nance Jr. Season Averages
Larry's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 37 games this season, he's averaging 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game while playing 12.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.3 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Larry Nance Jr.
The numbers tell a clear story about Larry's value to the Cavaliers. With Larry in the lineup this season, the team is 25-10. Without him, they've gone 27-20. The Cavaliers's net rating is 7.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Larry plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 25-10 | 27-20 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.1 | 117.7 | -1.4 |
| Def Rating | 110.7 | 116.8 | +6.1 |
| Net Rating | 8.4 | 0.9 | -7.5 |
| PPG | 120.7 | 118.7 | -2.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Larry Nance Jr.?
When Larry sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, James Harden stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Larry has been out this season, James Harden has averaged 3.8 additional field goal attempts and 6.5 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.8 | MPG: +6.5
Larry Nance Jr. Betting Trends
For bettors, Larry's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Cavaliers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Larry has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Jr.) Dennis Schroder PRA UNDER: 13-3 (+9.7u, 14.3 / -115 avg. line) Jarrett Allen BLK OVER: 15-8 (+9.0u, 1.0 / +113 avg. line)
We'll continue to monitor Larry's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.