Jonas Valanciunas News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Double-double in 22 minutes Valanciunas chipped in 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Valanciunas recorded his third double-double of the season, even sharing the court with Nikola Jokic for a period. Since Jokic made his return, Valanciunas has seen his role regress, serving almost exclusively as the backup center. While this was an encouraging performance, it's hard to label Valanciunas as a must-roster player, especially given what we saw from him earlier in the season. For now, treat him like a stream option if you need rebounds.

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Won't start Friday Valanciunas won't start against the Clippers on Friday.

Impact With Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the lineup, Valanciunas will retreat to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game over 32 appearances off the bench this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Valanciunas (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact As expected, Valanciunas will shed his probable tag and suit up Friday. The veteran big man has appeared in four outings following an extended absence due to a calf strain. During that stretch, he has averaged 14.7 points. 11.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes per tilt. However, with Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the lineup, Valanciunas will likely see fewer minutes.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Valanciunas is expected to play through another probable tag related to his calf injury. He may see a reduced role, however, as Nikola Jokic (knee) is expected back in the lineup Friday.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter's return to Denver

Jamal Murray scored nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26, and the Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Jonas Valanciunas on how he was forced to change his game: "You got to adapt" Valanciunas believes today's big man has no option but to learn the run-and-gun style.

JANUARY 30 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Will play Thursday Valanciunas (calf) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Nets.

Impact Valanciunas was trending in the right direction after being listed as probable, and the team has now officially cleared him to take the court Thursday. The big man is fresh off a double-double Tuesday against the Pistons, recording 16 points and 16 rebounds in 31 minutes.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Probable for Thursday Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so while Valanciunas is expected to play in that one, he'll likely sit out Friday's game in Utah. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Valanciunas' status closer to Thursday's tip.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 16 and 16 in defeat Valanciunas ended with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-107 loss to Detroit.

Impact Valanciunas had one of his best games of the season in just his second game back from a calf injury that sidelined him for three weeks. His 16 rebounds were a season-best, while his 16 points was just one shy of his best scoring performance this year. He played 31 minutes which is a good indicator of his recovery from that calf injury.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham score 22 each as Pistons hold off Nuggets 109-107

Tobias Harris scored 22 points, including two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons held off a late Denver rally to beat the travel-weary Nuggets 109-107

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Available to play Valanciunas (calf) is available for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

Impact Valanciunas is back after a one-game absence, which will likely shift Zeke Nnaji back to the second unit and DaRon Holmes could drop from the rotation entirely. Over two starts this season, Valanciunas has averaged 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 swats per game.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

Impact After getting a night off Friday against the Bucks related to maintenance, Valanciunas will likely reclaim his spot with the starters. He will be a popular streaming option until Nikola Jokic (knee) gets the green light to return.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Detroit comes into a matchup against Denver as winners of three consecutive road games

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Questionable for Sunday Valanciunas (calf) is questionable to play Sunday in Memphis.

Impact Valanciunas returned from an 11-game layoff in a win over the Wizards on Thursday, but then hit the sidelines for Friday's win in Milwaukee, with that game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set. If he needs to miss Sunday's game in Memphis, that would indicate he suffered a setback, but we'll have a better idea on Valanciunas' status following shootaround.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury already caused him to miss eight games earl...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Strawther scores 20 points as short-handed Nuggets outlast slumping Bucks 102-100

Julian Strawther scored a season-high 20 points and the short-handed Denver Nuggets built a 23-point lead before hanging on to beat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 102-100

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Valanciunas (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Valanciunas returned from an 11-game absence due to a right calf strain in Thursday's win over Washington, though he'll be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran big man's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Grizzlies. In the meantime, Zeke Nnaji will likely see increased minutes, while DaRon Holmes could enter the Denver rotation.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' David Adelman Weighs In on Jonas Valanciunas Return The Denver Nuggets got some much-needed frontcourt reinforcements with Jonas Valanciunas' return.

JANUARY 23 • SI.COM

Iffy for Friday Valanciunas is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks with his right calf strain.

Impact Valanciunas played in his first game since Dec. 31 on Thursday against Toronto, finishing with 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes. This questionable tag does not mean he suffered a setback, as it's common practice for players to get a maintenance day in situations like these with this being the second leg of a back-to-back set. Zeke Nnaji could find himself with a larger role if Valanciunas is held out.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with 16 points Valanciunas (calf) recorded 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes Thursday in the Nuggets' 107-97 win over the Wizards.

Impact After straining his right calf in a Dec. 31 win over the Raptors, Valanciunas had been projected to miss about a month before being re-evaluated, but he ended up returning just over a week earlier than anticipated. Though the Nuggets kept Valanciunas' minutes in check in his return, he moved straight into the starting five and delivered a respectable line. Valanciunas could be a candidate to rest in the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday in Milwaukee, but he looks like he'll be in line for a regular 20-plus-minute role on the top unit in the short term until the Nuggets get Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the fold.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

It took just 6 minutes for Jonas Valanciunas to remind Nuggets what's been missing The Nuggets finally got a center back in the lineup, and Jonas Valanciunas wasted no time in showing the team exactly what they've been miss...

JANUARY 23 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Peyton Watson scores career-high 35 points as short-handed Nuggets outlast Wizards 107-97

Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points to lead the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 107-97 victory over the Washington Wizards

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

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