Jonas Valanciunas News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

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

Starting Thursday Valanciunas will start Thursday versus the Wizards, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Valanciunas will replace DaRon Holmes in the first unit for Thursday's game and he'll be joined by Jamal Murray, Jalen Pickett, Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon. In Valanciunas' previous start this season, he finished with 17 points (5-6 FG, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and one turnover in 23 minutes.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Valanciunas (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Valanciunas is available to play for the first time since Dec. 31 due to a calf strain. The veteran center could have a minutes restriction, but his return should have a negative impact on the minutes of Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Valanciunas (calf) is expected to play Thursday versus the Wizards, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact This will be Valanciunas' first game since Dec. 31, so he'll likely have some minutes restrictions, but his return will likely result in less playing time for DaRon Holmes and Zeke Nnaji. While Valanciunas may be brought along slowly, he'll have a ton of opportunity while Nikola Jokic (knee) is out, so make sure he's not floating around on your waiver wire.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas injury update delivers needed jolt of good news for Nuggets Jonas Valanciunas is close to returning for the Denver Nuggets after suffering a calf injury in December.

JANUARY 21 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Upgraded to questionable Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.

Impact The Nuggets announced Jan. 1 that Valanciunas would be sidelined for at least four weeks with his right calf strain, but it sounds like could return a week earlier than expected. With Nikola Jokic (knee) still sidelined, Valanciunas would have a lot of appeal as a streaming option if he can get the green light to play.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller scores 23 to lead Hornets over injury-depleted Nuggets 110-87

Brandon Miller scored 23 points, Tidjane Salaun came off the bench for 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets blew past the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets 110-87 on S...

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Three Keys to Nuggets' Shocking Win Over Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks The Denver Nuggets, despite playing without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Jonas Valanciunas, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson, managed to esca...

JANUARY 12 • SI.COM

Dyson Daniels has a triple-double and Hawks use big fourth quarter to beat Nuggets 110-87

Dyson Daniels had a triple-double as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets 110-87

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun return to a Nuggets team needing healthy bodies after Jokic's loss

Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun returned from lengthy injury absences Sunday in Brooklyn, bringing good news to a Denver team desperate for healthy bodies after the loss of Nikola...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Nuggets have zero excuses for not signing big man for temporary center help With injuries to Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas, the Nuggets have to go out and sign a short-term deal for immediate relief at the cente...

JANUARY 3 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers outlast short-handed Nuggets 113-108

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland had 18 points and eight assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Point guard Jamal Murray is the last starter standing for the injury-plagued Denver Nuggets

The injury-plagued Denver Nuggets don’t have a true healthy center on their roster after losing three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and backup Jonas Valanciunas earlier this week

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Nuggets dealt another injury blow with Jonas Valanciunas out multiple weeks The injuries keep on rolling for the Nuggets.

JANUARY 2 • NYPOST.COM

Report: Jonas Valančiūnas suffers right calf strain, will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks Reports: Jonas Valančiūnas suffers right calf strain injury, will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks

JANUARY 2 • NBA.COM

Nuggets' injury woes continue as Jonas Valanciunas sidelined for a month with strained calf

The Denver Nuggets face more injury challenges as backup center Jonas Valanciunas will miss at least a month

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Out for at least four weeks Valanciunas will be re-evaluated in four weeks for a right calf strain that he suffered during the Nuggets' 106-103 win over the Raptors on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN report...

Impact The Nuggets are now down both of their starting big men, with Valanciunas joining Nikola Jokic (knee) on the shelf. Valanciunas made his first start of the season Wednesday and was slated to take on a larger role in the absence of Jokic, but with both of them now sidelined, the Nuggets will turn to DaRon Holmes and Zeke Nnaji to fill in the gap at center.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Valanciunas (calf) won't play Friday against the Cavaliers.

Impact It's not a surprise to see this news after Valanciunas left Wednesday's game early with a calf strain, although the severity of the issue remains unclear. With Nikola Jokic (knee) already out for several weeks, the Nuggets will need guys like DaRon Holmes and Zeke Nnaji to step up.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Watson scores 24 points as Nuggets hold off Raptors to win 106-103 without the injured Jokic

Peyton Watson scored 24 points, Jamal Murray had 21 and the Denver Nuggets won their first game without injured center Nikola Jokic, beating the Toronto Raptors 106-103

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

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

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

Brandon Miller scores 23 to lead Hornets over injury-depleted Nuggets 110-87

Dyson Daniels has a triple-double and Hawks use big fourth quarter to beat Nuggets 110-87

Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun return to a Nuggets team needing healthy bodies after Jokic's loss

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers outlast short-handed Nuggets 113-108

Point guard Jamal Murray is the last starter standing for the injury-plagued Denver Nuggets

Nuggets' injury woes continue as Jonas Valanciunas sidelined for a month with strained calf

Watson scores 24 points as Nuggets hold off Raptors to win 106-103 without the injured Jokic