Lakers Shut Down Larry Nance Jr.

By MH
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Updated: February 1, 2016

According to Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News the Los Angeles Lakers will shut down rookie Larry Nance Jr. until after the All-Star Break due to a sore right knee.

Lakers plan to shut down Larry Nance Jr. Likely up through the All-Star break

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) February 1, 2016

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the news via Twitter.

Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be out until after the All-Star Break.

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 1, 2016

Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.

Larry Nance will be shut down til after all star – Byron confirmed that – sore knee

— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) February 1, 2016

Nance has been dealing with the injury over the last few weeks now and has missed a couple of games. It seems as if now is the best time to shut it down as the team will get an extended break with the All-Star game set to take place in Toronto next weekend.

Nance was thinking about participating in the Slam Dunk contest but his knee started to bother him. Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell will participate in the Rookie Sophomore game and Kobe Bryant will start in the All-Star game for the last time.

Los Angeles will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow night. Fans can watch the game on NBATV. As more information surfaces on the Nance and the injury progression we will keep you up to date.

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