Jonas Valanciunas News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Limited run in loss Thursday Valanciunas closed with five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 14 minutes during Thursday's 130-104 loss to Golden State.

Impact The big man struggled on the offensive end while receiving the starting nod for the sixth consecutive contest due to Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) being sidelined. During that six-game span, Valanciunas has averaged 12.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 blocks across 26.7 minutes per contest. However, the 32-year-old played only 14 minutes Thursday, as Trey Lyles (22 minutes) received a slight uptick in playing time in the second unit.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 17 rebounds Valanciunas had nine points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Sunday's 111-110 overtime loss to the Clippers.

Impact Making another start for the injured Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), Valanciunas matched his season-high mark of 17 rebounds. Over his last four starts, Valanciunas has turned up the heat with averages of 14.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes. Meanwhile, Sabonis remains day-to-day for the Kings.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard's hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings

Kawhi Leonard’s hook shot at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Clippers over the Sacramento Kings 111-110 in overtime to tighten their grip on eighth place in the West

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Logd 15/12 double-double Valanciunas accumulated 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Friday's 127-109 win over San Antonio.

Impact The Kings have managed to go 2-1 without Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), due in large part to Valanciunas' solid play under the basket. He's logged three double-doubles over the past four games and should be added in all fantasy formats while Sabonis is sidelined.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in loss Valanciunas finished with 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to Denver.

Impact Valanciunas made a bigger impact in his second start, helping to ease the loss felt by Domantas Sabonis' (hamstring) absence. The Kings will need consistent support from the veteran center as they try to fill the noticeable gap in production, and Wednesday's line shows that he is more than capable.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL and is out for the season

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Kings dominant in 122-98 win over Mavericks, who lose Irving to left knee sprain

Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-98

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Mavs' Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving game

KKyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain and shot free throws for the Mavericks before leaving the floor in obvious pain late in the first quarter of Dallas' 122-98 loss to the Sa...

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Dallas Valanciunas is starting Monday's game against the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup at center due to the absence of Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), who will remain out for at least one week. Valanciunas should be the top candidate to eat up minutes at center until Sabonis is cleared to return.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kings land the Rockets | 3.1.25

MARCH 3, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Makes most of Sabonis' absence Valanciunas finished Saturday's 113-103 win over the Rockets with 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and four steals in 30 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas had to play a bigger role than expected since Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) left the contest in the early stages of the first quarter, but he thrived in an expanded role and posted an impressive line. This was his first double-double since joining the Kings, and while he's averaging 8.4 points and 6.1 boards per contest since the trade, he could be in line for a more significant role at center if Sabonis is forced to miss time.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Only 15 minutes in win Valanciunas closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Valanciunas, while providing the Kings with a reliable backup center, continues to play limited minutes off the bench. Domantas Sabonis is one of the more durable players in the league, meaning Valanciunas is going to find it hard to play more than 15 minutes per game moving forward.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis had 27 and Kings rally from 20 down to beat Pelicans 123-118

Domantas Sabonis had 27 points and 16 rebounds for his NBA-leading 46th double-double of the season and the Sacramento Kings overcame a 20-point deficit for a 123-118 victory over...

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Small role in Sactown debut Valanciunas ended Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers with six points (2-8 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 17 minutes off the bench.

Impact The veteran center was acquired from the Wizards on Wednesday and wasted little time in making his Kings debut. Valanciunas provided solid per-minute production from the second unit, but with Domantas Sabonis locked into the starting job, Valanciunas may have trouble seeing even the 20.5 minutes a game he'd been averaging for Washington since Christmas.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simons has 30 and Blazers win sixth straight with 108-102 win over Kings

Anfernee Simons had 30 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their sixth straight game with a 108-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday...

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Available to play Valanciunas (recently traded) is available for Thursday's game against Portland, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact The Kings acquired Valanciunas from the Wizards on Wednesday and the trade has been finalized with the NBA. He'll likely operate as the backup center behind Domantas Sabonis, so it will be hard for him to produce reliable fantasy value outside of deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Wizards' First Move After Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas Trades Makes No Sense Et tu, Will Dawkins?

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wizards trading Valanciunas to the Kings for Cissoko and 2 2nd-round draft picks

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and second-round draft picks in 2028 and 2029

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Kings Land Veteran Center Jonas Valanciunas in Massive Trade The Kings have acquired veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas ahead of the trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Report: Kings acquire Wizards C Jonas Valanciunas The Sacramento Kings obtained veteran center Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards for forward Sidy Cissoko and two second-round pic...

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kings keep making moves, reportedly acquire Jonas Valanciunas from Wizards

The Washington Wizards are reportedly trading veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kings keep making moves, reportedly acquire Jonas Valanciunas from Wizards

Kings trade for Jonas Valanciunas Marc Stein: Sacramento has acquired Jonas Valanciunas, league sources tell @TheSteinLine .Source: x.com More on this storyline Shams Chrania...

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Traded to Sacramento The Kings acquired Valanciunas Wednesday in a deal with the Wizards, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact Valanciunas has seemingly been on the trading block since he became eligible to be moved this season after signing with the Wizards in free agency this past summer. The veteran big man has been in countless trade rumors but was finally dealt to the Kings, who have been very active on the trade market, recently acquiring Zach LaVine in a deal involving De'Aaron Fox being shipped to the Spurs. The veteran big man will get Sacramento some depth in the frontcourt, making up an intimidating frontline with Domantas Sabonis.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Brooklyn takes on Washington looking to prolong its three-game win streak

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Hauls in 17 boards vs. Charlotte Valanciunas logged 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 17 rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 124-114 win over the Hornets.

Impact Valanciunas grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds Monday, eight of which came on the offensive glass, en route to his second-straight double-double and 14th of the regular season. Alex Sarr continues to rehab his way back from a left ankle sprain, and Valanciunas will remain as Washington's starting center for as long as the No. 2 overall pick is sidelined. Valanciunas and the Wizards will wrap up their quick two-game road trip Wednesday against Brooklyn.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Leonard's hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL and is out for the season

Kings dominant in 122-98 win over Mavericks, who lose Irving to left knee sprain

Mavs' Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving game

Sabonis had 27 and Kings rally from 20 down to beat Pelicans 123-118

Simons has 30 and Blazers win sixth straight with 108-102 win over Kings

Wizards trading Valanciunas to the Kings for Cissoko and 2 2nd-round draft picks

Kings keep making moves, reportedly acquire Jonas Valanciunas from Wizards

Nets face the Wizards on 3-game win streak