Larry Nance Jr. to Have Surgery on January 2

Larry Nance Jr., a forward for the Atlanta Hawks, sustained a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand during a game against the Miami Heat and is scheduled to undergo surgery on January 2. The injury was confirmed via imaging, and no clear timetable for his return has been provided, although it is expected he will be out for several weeks. Nance played 27 minutes in the game, contributing 10 points and 10 rebounds, but was ruled out for subsequent games against the Toronto Raptors and will likely miss more, including the next game against the Denver Nuggets. His absence is significant given his strong performance this season, averaging 9.5 points per game. The Hawks will have to rely on other players, such as Onyeka Okongwu, who recently returned from injury.