Jonas Valanciunas News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Hart's triple-double, Towns' 32 points lead Knicks to 8th straight win, 126-106 over Wizards

Josh Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Wa...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson among players believed to be available for second round picks Other veterans believed to be available for second-round draft compensation with 39 days to go until the trade deadline include Valančiūnas...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Washington hosts New York following Brunson's 55-point showing

New York visits the Washington Wizards after Jalen Brunson scored 55 points in the Knicks' 136-132 overtime win against the Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Coming off the bench Thursday Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Alex Sarr has been upgraded from questionable to available for Thursday's matchup after missing Washington's previous contest due to lower back soreness. This means the veteran Valanciunas will move back to his regular role off the bench. The 13-year-old veteran is averaging 10.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game across 20 appearances off the bench in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak

Charlotte aims to break its three-game road slide with a win over Washington

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Jonas Valanciunas | 12.23.24

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Double-doubles in spot start Valanciunas finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 123-105 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Valacinuas stepped into the starting lineup after Alex Sarr was ruled out due to a back injury. To no one's surprise, Valanciunas delivered a vintage performance, recording his first double-double in over two weeks. It's been a frustrating season for Valanciunas, coming off the bench as the Wizards lean heavily into their youth. At this point, it seems that he would need a trade to have any chance at playing a consistent 20-minute role. Even then, he would likely be moving to another backup role, assuming he is shipped to a contending team.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 41 in Thunder's 123-105 win over Wizards

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 123-105 on Monday night, sending the NBA-worst Wizards to their 21st loss in 23 games and 12t...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact With Alexandre Sarr (back) sidelined, Valanciunas will slide into the starting five. The veteran big man has started in six games thus far, during which he has averaged 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 blocks across 25.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Lead Trade Rumors for Wizards' $30 Million Center The NBA’s December 15 trade restriction lift has put Jonas Valanciunas squarely in the spotlight.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid

Washington will aim to end its 11-game road slide when the Wizards visit Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Washington faces Milwaukee on 10-game road skid

Washington looks to break its 10-game road skid with a win against Milwaukee

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Efficient off bench Valanciunas closed with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 123-114 victory over the Hornets.

Impact With Alexandre Sarr returning to the starting lineup, Valanciunas has received a decreased role as Washington's backup center. Valancinuas is averaging 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 25.0 minutes across his six starts compared to 10.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 17.7 minutes across his 19 appearances coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Friday Valanciunas will come off the bench in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact With Alexandre Sarr (back) reclaiming his starting spot in the frontcourt alongside Justin Champagnie, Valanciunas will retreat to the bench. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 15.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks across 23.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Washington

Cleveland will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Washington

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

8 Potential Trades That Could Transform the Lakers' Season From Zach LaVine and Marcus Smart to Jonas Valanciunas and Robert Williams III, examining realistic deals that could address Los Angeles’s d...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wizards will look to move Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon before trade deadline The Wizards, meanwhile, are increasingly regarded as likely to seek trades for both Jonas Valanciunas and Malcolm Brogdon before the Feb. 6...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Records double-double in loss Valanciunas supplied 20 points (8-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The Wizards have benefitted from Valanciunas' veteran presence this season, but the veteran center seems to jump from one sinking franchise to another. Still, his low rostership in DFS formats makes him a viable opportunity at center for those hunting for uniqueness in lineup builds. He's quietly accumulated seven double-doubles amid the team's struggles.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas scores 20 points vs. Memphis Grizzlies

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Dominates in paint Saturday Valanciunas chipped in 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and five blocks across 32 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 win over the Nuggets.

Impact It was a season-best effort by Valanciunas, who registered a season-high five blocks and his first 20-point, 10-rebound double-double of the season while starting at center for the absent Alex Sarr (back) on Saturday. Valanciunas' excellent showing down low may have been overshadowed by Nikola Jokic's career-high 56 points for the Nuggets on the other side, but fantasy managers should be pleased with the former's box score despite his five turnovers. Valanciunas has now made five starts for the Wizards, averaging 14.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in 25.4 minutes per contest while shooting 56.9 percent from the floor as a starter. The veteran big man should play a more pronounced role once again if Sarr remains out Sunday, albeit in a tough matchup with a Grizzlies squad that ranks seventh in the NBA in defensive efficiency rating (108.6).

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets

Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterward

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Jonas Valanciunas 20 points vs. Denver Nuggets | 12.7.24

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Starting Saturday Valanciunas is in the Wizards' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact After coming off the bench Thursday against the Mavericks, Valanciunas will return to the starting lineup Saturday due to Alex Sarr (back) being ruled out. Over the first 20 games of the regular season (including four starts), Valanciunas is averaging 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 19.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting five Thursday Valanciunas will come off the bench in Thursday's matchup against Dallas.

Impact The Wizards will take a look at Marvin Bagley starting alongside Alex Sarr in the frontcourt, pushing Valanciunas to the bench. The veteran big man started in the Wizards' last two outings, during which he averaged 14.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks while shooting 61.1 percent from the field across 25.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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