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Valančiūnas Trade to Nuggets Made Official Following Short-Lived Issue
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 13 – Jonas Valanciunas, averaging 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds last season, will back up Nikola Jokic, addressing Denver's need for depth as they pursue another NBA title.
- On July 13, 2025, the Denver Nuggets officially acquired Jonas Valanciunas, sending Dario Saric to Sacramento Kings.
- Amid roster gaps, both teams addressed contrasting needs, with Denver needing a backup center and Sacramento seeking salary relief, while Valanciunas's $10.4 million salary was swapped for Saric’s $5.4 million expiring deal.
- Valanciunas averaged 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds last season, highlighting his role as Nikola Jokic’s backup at 6-foot-11.
- Despite the deal, his future remains unclear, does not allow him to pursue other professional opportunities, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
- The Nuggets plan to have him in camp in Denver this fall; if he prefers Greece, a buyout could follow.
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Basketball club Denver Nuggets confirmed the signing of Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas.
The NBA trade that took place in early July involving Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas has officially gone through, and the Denver Nuggets are looking to sign the Lithuanian. The player is also considering a move to Greece.
Valančiūnas trade to Nuggets made official following short-lived issue
DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets announced on Sunday afternoon that the trade for Jonas Valančiūnas with the Sacramento Kings was made official following a spot of drama that temporarily threw a spanner in the works. The now completed trade sees Valančiūnas headed to the Mile High City in exchange for Dario Šarić, who is heading in the opposite direction to Sacramento. Photos: Rescuers in Larimer County save 3 hikers in one day The trade…
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