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Jonas Valančiūnas Confirms He Intends to Honor Contract with Denver Nuggets
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 21 – Valanciunas will serve as backup center to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and aims to improve Denver's rebounding after averaging 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds last season, officials said.
- On July 21, 2025, center Jonas Valanciunas said he will honor his contract with the Denver Nuggets despite interest from Panathinaikos, Greek EuroLeague club.
- On July 1, 2025, the Nuggets acquired Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric, providing backup for two-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
- According to Ben Tenzer, `There’s been nothing but healthy conversations in terms of him honoring his contract and him excited to be a Nugget`, he said at a news conference last week.
- He’s expected to play a significant role as part of a revamped second unit alongside Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr., and Denver is counting on him to give Nikola Jokic the occasional breather.
- Looking ahead, Jonas Valanciunas holds options that keep him in Denver through 2027, with a $10.4 million salary in 2025-26 and a non-guaranteed $10 million in 2026-27.
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