Cavs’ Larry Nance expected to miss remainder of season

Larry Nance of the Cleveland Cavaliers is expected to miss the remainder of the season with broken thumb.

Per ESPN, Nance’s injury was one of several suffered by Cleveland players, leaving the Cavaliers short-handed for Monday night’s game against Toronto in Florida. The Cavs lost 112-96.

Guard Matthew Dellavedova was ruled out Monday with a neck strain and after receiving four stitches when he was accidentally head-butted. Also, center Isaiah Hartenstein and forward Lamar Stevens suffered concussions against the Wizards.

Leading scorer Collin Sexton missed Sunday’s game with a concussion he got last week in Charlotte. He also was ruled out again Monday night, and there’s no timeline on a return.