Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract.
In a related move, the team has waived Lester Quinones.
This season, Nance has appeared in eight G League games (all starts) for the Cleveland Charge, averaging 18.3 points on 47.2-percent shooting, 6.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.9 blocked shots. Nance has compiled 146 points and 15 blocks through his eight appearances, making him one of two players in the G League with such totals so far this season. He spent training camp with the Cavaliers and appeared in two of the team’s preseason games before joining its G League affiliate.
Last season, Nance appeared in eight NBA games for the Cavs after signing a 10-day contract on Jan. 18, followed by a two-way contract on Feb. 19. He also saw action in 26 G League games (all starts) for the Charge, posting 13.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.6 blocked shots, and 1.0 steals in 34.2 minutes per game. On Jan. 10 against Fort Wayne, he recorded the Charge’s first triple-double in more than two years, tallying 27 points, 10 rebounds, and a G League career-high 12 assists.
Originally from Ohio, Nance completed his collegiate career with one season at North Carolina (2022-23), following four at Northwestern (2018-22).
Nance averaged a combined 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 137 games (104 starts) for the Tar Heels and Wildcats. At UNC, Nance averaged 1.1 blocks per game, which ranked ninth in the ACC.
Nance’s father, Larry, spent 14 seasons in the NBA (1981-94), earning three All-Star nods and three All-Defensive team selections. His brother, Larry Nance Jr., is currently in his 10th NBA season, playing for Atlanta.
Nance will wear No. 22 for the 76ers.
