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sports17 days ago•3 min saved

Lakers Eye Veteran Bigs to Fill Backup Center Role After Ayton Trade

After trading Deandre Ayton to Washington, the Lakers are exploring veteran backup center options, with Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney among the names linked. They had previously added Walker Kessler via a sign-and-trade and lost Jaxson Hayes to the Jazz, leaving a need at the wing as well. The move could provide cap flexibility and draft capital for future deals, with potential trades if free agents don’t fit.

via Lakers Nation|

#andre-drummond #deandre-ayton #jonas-valanciunas

sports9 months ago•5 min saved

NBA's Most Overrated Players According to ESPN's Top-100

The article critiques ESPN's NBA top-100 list by highlighting four players—Jonas Valanciunas, Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Hart—whom the author considers overrated based on their recent performances and overall impact, arguing that their rankings do not accurately reflect their true value or potential.

via SB Nation|

#espn-top-100 #jonas-valanciunas #nba

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Nuggets confident in Valanciunas's commitment despite Greek interest

The Denver Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to join the team at the start of the season, with no concerns about his reporting despite previous speculation and interest from EuroLeague. The trade for Valanciunas, acquired from Sacramento, is part of the Nuggets' successful offseason roster overhaul, and he is expected to provide backup for Nikola Jokic.

via ESPN|

#denver-nuggets #jonas-valanciunas #nba

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Nuggets Ready to Stand Firm on Jonas Valanciunas Amid NBA and International Interest

The Denver Nuggets are firm in their stance to keep Jonas Valanciunas, who has expressed interest in leaving for Greece, but remains contractually bound for one more year. The team values his role as a backup center to support Nikola Jokic and is unlikely to rework his deal, despite potential internal and external pressures. The Nuggets are prepared to handle any discontent from Valanciunas, emphasizing their desire for him to fulfill his contract and contribute to their championship ambitions.

via The Denver Post|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nuggets Acquire Jonas Valanciunas in Trade with Kings

The Denver Nuggets have traded Dario Saric to Sacramento in exchange for veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, who has extensive NBA experience and career averages of 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds. The move aims to strengthen the Nuggets' frontcourt with a seasoned player.

via NBA|

#dario-saric #denver-nuggets #jonas-valanciunas

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nuggets and Valanciunas Face Uncertain Future Amid EuroLeague Interest

NBA insider Marc Stein indicates that Jonas Valanciunas's future remains uncertain, with possibilities including a move to Panathinaikos, as he has not made any definitive decision about leaving the NBA or the Denver Nuggets.

via BasketNews.com|

#denver-nuggets #jonas-valanciunas #nba

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Nuggets Expect Jonas Valanciunas to Honor Contract

The Denver Nuggets want Jonas Valanciunas to honor his two-year contract instead of returning to Europe, despite his interest in playing for Panathinaikos. The team considers him a valuable asset for their championship ambitions and is unlikely to agree to a buyout or release him easily, adhering to FIBA rules and their own strategic interests.

via NBC Sports|

#contract #denver-nuggets #europe

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nuggets aim to retain Jonas Valanciunas amid European offer rumors

The Denver Nuggets are determined to keep Jonas Valanciunas in the NBA and are not open to a buyout, preventing his move to Panathinaikos Athens, with the team optimistic he will play for them next season.

via BasketNews.com|

#buyout #jonas-valanciunas #nba

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Jonas Valanciunas Weighs Overseas Move Amid NBA Trade Rumors

Jonas Valanciunas arrived in Athens to finalize a multiyear deal with Panathinaikos, potentially marking one of the biggest transfers in EuroLeague this summer, after a trade agreement between NBA teams and a pending NBA contract release.

via Eurohoops|

#basketball #euroleague #jonas-valanciunas

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Jonas Valanciunas Weighs NBA Exit for European Play Amid Trade Rumors

Al Horford, a free agent center, is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors, but recent news that Jonas Valanciunas may leave the NBA for overseas play has led to calls for Horford to reconsider and join the Denver Nuggets, who could use his experience as a backup for Nikola Jokic.

via Athlon Sports|

#al-horford #denver-nuggets #golden-state-warriors

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Jonas Valanciunas Considers Overseas Move After Nuggets Trade

Jonas Valanciunas, recently acquired by the Denver Nuggets, is considering a move to Greek team Panathinaikos after being offered a lucrative three-year deal, which could lead to a buyout and a potential departure from the NBA, creating uncertainty for the Nuggets' roster plans.

via New York Post|

#denver-nuggets #greece #jonas-valanciunas

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Jonas Valanciunas Weighs European Move Amid Nuggets Trade Rumors

Jonas Valanciunas, under contract with the Denver Nuggets, is considering a move to Europe with Panathinaikos, but due to NBA contractual obligations and trade regulations, his potential departure involves complex negotiations and possible buyouts, creating uncertainty for the Nuggets' roster plans.

via The Denver Post|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Jonas Valanciunas Weighs Exit from NBA to EuroLeague

Jonas Valanciunas is considering leaving the NBA for a three-year, 12 million Euro contract with Panathinaikos, Greece, amid ongoing trade discussions and his current NBA contract, which could lead to a buyout and team changes.

via Hoops Rumors|

#euroleague #jonas-valanciunas #nba

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Jonas Valanciunas Weighs Exit from NBA to Join EuroLeague

Jonas Valanciunas is considering leaving the NBA to join Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens on a three-year, nearly €12 million deal, seeking long-term stability and a key role in a team contending for the EuroLeague title, after spending 13 seasons in the NBA.

via BasketNews.com|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nuggets Acquire Jonas Valanciunas in Trade with Kings for Dario Saric

The Sacramento Kings are trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Dario Saric, as the Nuggets seek a backup for Nikola Jokic. Valanciunas, 33, has two years remaining on his contract, while Saric's deal is expiring, providing Sacramento with more flexibility. The Nuggets have been active in the offseason, making multiple trades.

via ESPN|

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