Larry Nance Jr. will provide veteran frontcourt depth for the Pacers. Mike Stewart / Associated PressJuly 8, 2026 3:11 pm EDT Updated The Indiana Pacers have reached an agreement with free agent big man Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum of $3.88 million.Indianapolis is the latest stop on a well-traveled career for the 33-year-old Nance. A former first-round pick of the Lakers (No. 27 overall) in 2015, he has also played for the Cavaliers, Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Hawks. The 6-foot-6 forward-center played just 35 games last season in Cleveland, averaging 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds.The team that makes the most sense for LeBron JamesEsfandiar BaraheniNance has been more of a part-time player the past two seasons in Atlanta and Cleveland, as injuries have kept him on the shelf for long stretches. But at his best, he can help Indiana on the glass as a reserve four behind Pascal Siakam (and, sometimes, playing with Siakam and Ivica Zubac if coach Rick Carlisle opts for bigger lineups).Jul 8, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms