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Double-double in Tuesday's start Valanciunas recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 118-87 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Injuries in the Wizards' frontcourt have allowed the team to take a look at Valanciunas and Alex Sarr in the starting lineup together, and the veteran center responded by producing his fifth double-double of the season Tuesday as he made his second straight start. Four of them have come in the last 10 games, and over that stretch Valanciunas is averaging 11.8 points, 8.2 boards, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 19.4 minutes a contest while shooting 56.8 percent from the floor.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Wizards 118-87, extending Washington's losing streak to 15

Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards 118-87, extending Washington’s losing streak to 15

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Productive in spot start Saturday Valanciunas closed with 16 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Valanciunas earned his first start since Nov. 8, when he recorded 16 points in a loss to the Grizzlies, in an effort to counter the Bucks' frontcourt physicality of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. Even though the Wizards suffered another loss, Valanciunas had a decent showing, and the veteran continues to remain valuable in fantasy even if he's not starting. Valanciunas has scored at least 15 points in back-to-back games for the first time this season, and he's registered double-digit points in 12 of his 18 contests.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to starting role Saturday Valanciunas is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Wizards will add size to their frontcourt to counter the duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez, so Valanciunas will start at center and Alex Sarr will get the nod at power forward. Valanciunas is averaging 11.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th conse...

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Plays just 14 minutes Valanciunas recorded four points (2-4 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 127-108 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Valanciunas' minutes continue to trend in the wrong direction, as he's now played 19 or fewer minutes in four straight contests. He's usually been very productive in limited minutes, but Tuesday's game was an outlier. He'll be a popular trade candidate going forward, and a change of scenery could provide a big boost to his fantasy appeal.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers trade rumors for Jonas Valanciunas make no sense: Robert Williams III, Jakob Poeltl among better targets for LA | Sporting News Canada Valanciunas is a talented player but he's the wrong guy for this Lakers team, writes TSN's Steph Noh.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers trade rumors for Jonas Valanciunas make no sense: Robert Williams III, Jakob Poeltl among better targets for LA | Sporting News Valanciunas is a talented player but he's the wrong guy for this Lakers team, writes TSN's Steph Noh.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Produces off bench Monday Valanciunas notched 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 18 minutes during Monday's 134-106 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Alex Sarr continues to struggle on offense, but since the Wizards are going through a rebuilding process, there's not a realistic scenario in which Valanciunas will replace Sarr at center any time soon. The veteran big man is averaging 11.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in his last six outings off the bench, and he remains a decent option in most fantasy formats despite his bench role.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends' Wizards' losing streak to 9

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory that extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to nine games

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Washington plays New York on 5-game road slide

Washington enters a matchup with New York as losers of five road games in a row

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs third double-double Sunday Valanciunas supplied 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes in Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Valanciunas registered his third double-double of the 2024-25 regular season Sunday, two of which have come over his last three outings. Valanciunas has provided some decent output as the first big man off the Wizards' bench behind 2024 No. 2 overall pick Alexandre Sarr. Valanciunas is averaging 12.2 points on 54.8 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.3 minutes.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Valanciunas had 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 139-130 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Valanciunas fracked up just his second double-double of the season, logging in excess of 20 minutes for the first time in the past three games. It's been an underwhelming start to his career in Washington, with rumors already swirling regarding his long-term future. As long as he is pushing 20 minutes per night, he should continue to be a nightly double-double threat.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jonas Valanciunas records double-double at Spurs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Not starting Sunday Valanciunas won't start Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Valanciunas made a spot start Friday against the Grizzlies but was benched to start the second half in favor of Kyshawn George, who's back in the starting lineup versus Orlando. In six appearances off the bench this season, Valanciunas has averaged 14.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jackson scores 39 points, Pippen has triple-double as Grizzlies beat Wizards 128-104

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 39 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. got his first career triple-double and Memphis Grizzlies beat the Washington Wizards 128-104 for their fourth win in five game...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Valanciunas is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The Wizards will opt to go big with Valanciunas in the starting lineup. He scored seven points, nine rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes in his only other start this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Valanciunas chipped in 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and seven assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to Golden State.

Impact This was Valanciunas' first double-double of the campaign, as he continues to be the focal point of the offense for the second unit. He has only block to his name through six games, but he's been productive elsewhere with averages of 12.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas puts up 22 in victory over Hawks

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Well-rounded effort off bench Valanciunas registered 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks.

Impact Valanciunas entered Washington's starting five Monday against Atlanta, but he retreated to the bench for Wednesday's rematch as No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr got the nod at center. His change of role didn't seem to bother Valanciunas, however, as he put together a well-rounded game while pacing the Wizards' bench in scoring. The veteran center will provide valuable backup minutes behind Sarr and will occasionally enter the starting lineup throughout the 2024-25 regular season.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Washington will roll with rookie Alex Sarr at center, flanked by the shooting of Kyshawn George and length of Bilal Coulibaly. Valanciunas has logged between 20 and 22 minutes in all three of Washington's contests thus far.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup in Monday's matchup against the Hawks, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact The club will opt for its jumbo lineup as the veteran center is slated to replace Carlton Carrington in the starting five. Valanciunas will join Alex Sarr in the frontcourt against Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela. Valanciunas has appeared in two games off the bench, during which he has amassed 28 points and 13 rebounds across 41 total minutes.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Wizards 118-87, extending Washington's losing streak to 15

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends' Wizards' losing streak to 9

Washington plays New York on 5-game road slide

Jackson scores 39 points, Pippen has triple-double as Grizzlies beat Wizards 128-104