Larry Nance Jr. Struggling with Knee injury

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Updated: February 24, 2016

According to Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Lakers are considering shutting Larry Nance Jr. for the remainder of the season.

Byron says he + Gary Vitti just discussed shutting down Larry Nance Jr. for rest of season. For now, they’ll see how he feels Wednesday.

— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) February 23, 2016

It is no secret that Nance Jr. has been struggling with some soreness in his knee. Nance missed the six games prior to the All-Star break and forced to end his night early against the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week.

Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reported some news on the injury.

Injury update: Larry Nance Jr. will not return due to a sore right knee. That’s the injury that kept him out prior to the All-Star break.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 23, 2016

Nance has showed some signs of being a productive player in the league. If indeed he needs to be shut down the Lakers will most likely proceed on the side of caution and rest the rookie.

As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their injuries we will keep you up to date.

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