With Larry Nance Jr. out, who should Willie Green turn to against Bulls?

When the New Orleans Pelicans tip off against the Chicago Bulls at the top of the hour, they’ll be without a key component.

Larry Nance Jr., who hyperextended his left knee against the Indiana Pacers, will miss his first game of the season.

Willie Green says Larry Nance (left knee hyperextension) is out tonight.

Green said Nance tried going through shootaround and couldn’t. Team will give him some rest and re-evaluate him tomorrow.— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 9, 2022

Fortunately, the reserve big man avoided major injury as imaging showed no structural damage, so the hope is he’ll be able to return soon.