Pete Nance strengthens case for full Bucks contract as two-way clock winds down
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Forward Pete Nance delivered one of his most efficient outings of the season on Tuesday, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks on 5-of-6 shooting during the Milwaukee Bucks’ road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 6-foot-11 rookie posted a plus-seven in 30 minutes against the franchise that features his brother, Larry Nance Jr., and once starred his father, Larry Nance. The performance arrives as Nance approaches the 50-game ceiling on his two-way contract.
Approaching the limit
According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith, Nance has appeared in 47 NBA contests this season, including 29 straight. With Milwaukee scheduled for 14 more games, the Bucks can keep him active for only three additional outings before the limit forces a decision.
To keep Nance available beyond that point, Milwaukee would have to convert his deal to a standard NBA contract. The Bucks currently have all 15 roster spots filled, and with the team sliding out of playoff contention, there is no immediate indication a move is forthcoming.
Other two-way players nearing their cap
Nance is not alone. Several other two-way players are within 10 games of their 50-game maximum:
- Moussa Cisse, Mavericks (4 games remaining)
- JD Davison, Rockets (4)
- Tyrese Martin, 76ers (4)
- Caleb Love, Trail Blazers (5)
- David Roddy, Nuggets (5)
- Tristan Enaruna, Cavaliers (6)
- Blake Hinson, Jazz (6)
- Rayan Rupert, Grizzlies (6)
- Payton Sandfort, Thunder (6)
- Dalen Terry, 76ers (6)
- Norchad Omier, Clippers (7)
- Nate Williams, Warriors (7)
- Patrick Baldwin Jr., Kings (8)
- Jamal Cain, Magic (8)
- Julian Reese, Wizards (8)
- Trevor Keels, Heat (9)
- KJ Simpson, Nuggets (9)
- Jalen Slawson, Pacers (9)
- Ethan Thompson, Pacers (9)
- Chris Youngblood, Trail Blazers (9)
Nance’s consistent energy and production have kept him in Milwaukee’s rotation, but the Bucks’ roster constraints mean the final call on his future could come down to the wire.
Source: Hoops Wire
