Jonas Valanciunas News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Signs in Europe Valanciunas signed with EuroLeague Club Zalgiris on Monday, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.

Impact Valanciunas' move back overseas was long overdue based on previous reporting. Across 1002 career NBA regular-season games, Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Should Pelicans Pursue a Reunion With Newly Released FA Jonas Valanciunas? Former New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas was released by the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, according to reports. The 34-year-old...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Unexpected Raptors reunion could solve Toronto's never-ending center problem With Jonas Valanciunas now a free agent after being waived by the Nuggets, the Raptors have the perfect chance to fill their need for a back...

4 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Knicks can no longer afford to fall for the big man the Nuggets just gave up on The Nuggets just waived Jonas Valanciunas. If the Knicks know what's good for them, they'll steer clear of him on the free-agency market.

4 DAYS AGO • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Nuggets Officially Part Ways With Jonas Valanciunas: What It Means The Nuggets have waived their veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas. Here's what it all means for Denver.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

To be waived by Denver The Nuggets will waive Valanciunas, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Wednesday.

Impact Valanciunas was traded from Sacramento to Denver last offseason and averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes per tilt across 65 regular-season appearances (six starts) with the Nuggets in 2025-26. It's unclear whether the veteran center intends to remain in the NBA or head overseas, though he'll likely draw interest from several teams seeking a backup center and veteran presence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Kevon Looney signing all but seals Jonas Valanciunas' Nuggets fate The Lakers aren't likely to need a backup center now, and that could spell the end of Jonas Valanciunas' time in Denver.

5 DAYS AGO • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets Are Running Out of Time With Jonas Valanciunas The Denver Nuggets will have an answer on Jonas Valanciunas very soon.

JULY 6 • SI.COM

Lakers Still Eyeing Kevon Looney and Jonas Valanciunas The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their search for another center after reshaping their frontcourt this offseason with the names of Jona...

JULY 6 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

"It feels like he doesn't have a life outside of basketball" - Jonas Valanciunas reveals the hidden side of Nikola Jokic's unmatched work ethic It’s hard to imagine Jokic being this durable without that elite body of work.

JUNE 25 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Nuggets salary dump of Jonas Valanciunas would be beneficial to both sides The Nuggets could part ways with Jonas Valanciunas to save money, and it could still work well for him.

JUNE 24 • NUGGLOVE.COM

The Writing Is on the Wall for Jonas Valanciunas' Nuggets, NBA Future The Denver Nuggets big man might've played his last game in the NBA.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Jonas Valanciunas Expects the Nuggets to Decide His Future Soon The Denver Nuggets have to make a decision on Jonas Valanciunas' future very soon.

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

Jonas Valanciunas already has next move ready if Nuggets pull the plug The Nuggets have their options open this summer, and so does Jonas Valanciunas.

MAY 27 • NUGGLOVE.COM

The Nuggets have only one path forward for Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas underperformed in 2026-27 and his $10 million contract is too big to hold on to. How will the Nuggets replace Big Val goin...

MAY 24 • NUGGLOVE.COM

What Jonas Valanciunas Said About His Future With the Nuggets Among the notable decisions the Denver Nuggets have facing them this offseason, one of those will be circling around the future of veteran b...

MAY 24 • SI.COM

"I eat you with my bare hands" - Steven Adams recalls the bizarre trash talk that left his rival stunned Steven Adams recalls spouting weird trash-talk to Jonas Valanciunas that left him stunned.

MAY 7 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Nuggets face franchise-shifting questions after a first-round flop vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets face potential franchise changes after their early playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Sees four minutes Valanciunas posted two points (1-3 FG) and two rebounds over four minutes during Thursday's 110-98 loss to Minnesota in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs...

Impact Valanciunas was essentially a non-factor in this playoff series with 6.3 minutes per night across four contests. He played a minimal role in the regular season as well, averaging 13.4 minutes per night across 65 contests with 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden McDaniels embraces the villain role in Denver after Game 5 loss to Nuggets brings boos

Jaden McDaniels embraces the boos from the Denver Nuggets' crowd

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Jokic scores 23 points in 65th game for award eligibility as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seed

Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in the first half of his 65th game to become NBA award eligible and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday night to secure th...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Valanciunas will come off the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Spurs.

Impact Nikola Jokic (wrist) will return from a one-game absence, but he'll likely have his minutes limited, so Valanciunas could still see quality playing time in the reserve role. Per 36 minutes this season, Valanciunas owns averages of 23.3 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Vintage performance in win Valanciunas ended with 23 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Friday's 127-107 win over the Thunder.

Impact Valanciunas turned back the clock, moving into the starting lineup, as Denver opted to rest a number of its starters. Against a Thunder team that adopted the same strategy, Valanciunas was able to take full advantage, delivering his best performance of the season. While it was great to see some juice in the legs, don't expect Valanciunas to play more than about 12 minutes once the playoffs arrive.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets win 11th straight, beating Thunder 127-107 in battle of reserves as playoffs approach

Jonas Valanciunas had season highs of 23 points and 17 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-107 in a battle of reserves

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Starting against Oklahoma City Valanciunas will start in Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Justin Martinez of The Oklahomanreports.

Impact With Nikola Jokic (wrist) sitting out, Valanciunas will start for the first time since the 128-125 win over the Jazz on March 2. In five starts during the 2025-26 campaign, the 33-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.6 steals across 23.6 minutes.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Nuggets face franchise-shifting questions after a first-round flop vs Timberwolves

Jaden McDaniels embraces the villain role in Denver after Game 5 loss to Nuggets brings boos

Jokic scores 23 points in 65th game for award eligibility as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seed

Nuggets win 11th straight, beating Thunder 127-107 in battle of reserves as playoffs approach