Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. eyes Monday return from hand surgery

EL SEGUNDO — Larry Nance Jr. was told it would be four to six weeks. He had surgery to mend a fractured bone in his left hand Nov. 3 and was made to wear a protective cast. He said it was bad luck, a frustrating injury that would derail a promising start to the 2017-18 season.
He said he knew it was bad news the minute he collided with Caleb Swanigan of the Portland Trail Blazers. He knew the timing was just as rough. He earned a spot as the Lakers’ starting power forward and wa