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Coulibaly scores 26, Wizards overcome Bridges' first triple-double to beat Hornets 124-114

Bilal Coulibaly had 26 points, Corey Kispert scored 25 off the bench on five 3-pointers and the Washington Wizards handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 124-114

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-double in Saturday's win Valanciunas produced 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Making his third straight start in place of Alex Sarr (ankle), Valanciunas came through with his 13th double-double of the season after managing just 11 points and 14 boards total in the first two games Sarr sat out. The 30 minutes represented the veteran center's highest workload since Dec. 7, and if Valanciunas is on the trade block as has been rumored, he's showing contenders he can still make a contribution.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards beat Timberwolves 105-103 to end 16-game losing streak

Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 105-103 on Saturday night to end a 16-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles shooting as starter Valanciunas finished Thursday's 134-96 loss to the Lakers with five points (1-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas once again got the starting nod Thursday while Alex Sarr (ankle) remains out, and struggled to find his shot in the outing but did manage to lead all Wizards starters in assists. Valanciunas has been relatively quiet offensively as of late, failing to reach double figures in scoring in six of his last 10 outings.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors rout the NBA-worst Wizards 106-82 for their 5th straight victory

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row

JANUARY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday sans Sarr Valanciunas will start in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Valanciunas will make his ninth start of the season Wednesday in the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle). Over eight starts for the Wizards this year, the veteran big man has averaged 14.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.1 minutes.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Phoenix, looks to break road losing streak

Washington will aim to end its 18-game road slide when the Wizards play Phoenix

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-double off bench Valanciunas provided 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 loss to the Kings.

Impact Valanciunas recorded his first double-double since Jan. 8, and this was the first time he notched a double-double off the bench since late December. The veteran big man remains a solid contributor in the second unit for the Wizards, though his upside will remain fairly limited in this role. He's averaging 11.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.6 steals per game since the beginning of January.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Domantas Sabonis has 29 points, 18 rebounds as Kings beat Wizards 123-100

Domantas Sabonis had 29 points and 18 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 123-100

JANUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Warriors exploring trade market on Nikola Vucevic, John Collins, Jonas Valanciunas, Robert Williams The Warriors have continued their due diligence on the trade market and inquired about potential frontcourt upgrades, including Nikola Vucev...

JANUARY 16, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Washington takes on Phoenix, seeks to end 7-game slide

Washington aims to break its seven-game skid when the Washington Wizards play Phoenix

JANUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

How Can Warriors Acquire Jonas Valanciunas From Wizards? The Golden State Warriors are looking for frontcourt help.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA exec: Wizards could get two second-round picks for Jonas Valanciunas If any incoming contract in a Valanciunas’ deal would not impair the Wizards’ long-term payroll flexibility, then more than one early second...

JANUARY 14, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Washington faces Minnesota, seeks to stop 6-game slide

Washington will try to end its six-game slide when the Washington Wizards play Minnesota

JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington takes on Oklahoma City, seeks to stop 5-game slide

Washington aims to break its five-game slide when the Washington Wizards play Oklahoma City

JANUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Shifts back to bench Valanciunas will come off the bench Friday against the Bulls.

Impact After starting against the 76ers in place of rookie Alexandre Sarr (illness), Valanciunas will come off the bench Friday against Chicago. The veteran big man had a rough outing as a starter, committing eight turnovers in the loss to Philadelphia. He's averaging 11.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 55.3 percent from the floor and 20 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with turnovers in start Valanciunas ended Wednesday's 109-103 loss to Philadelphia with 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes.

Impact Starting for rookie first-rounder Alexandre Sarr (illness) against a 76ers team without Joel Embiid (foot), Valanciunas double-doubled for the 10th time this season but struggled with a game-high eight turnovers. The veteran big man has now started eight games for the Wizards in 2024-25, averaging 14.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.8 steals in 25.1 minutes as a member of Washington's first unit. If Sarr isn't feeling well enough to play in Friday's game against the Bulls, Valanciunas would be in line to once again make a spot start at center and experience a sizable boost in fantasy appeal.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steps into starting lineup Valanciunas is in Wednesday's starting lineup against the 76ers.

Impact The veteran big man will hold down the fort at center in the absence of rookie first-rounder Alexandre Sarr (illness) on Wednesday. Valanciunas has averaged 14.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 blocks in 25.6 minutes over seven games as a starter this season, so he's certainly in line for a short-term boost in fantasy value against Philadelphia.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in blowout loss Valanciunas supplied 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 loss to the Rockets.

Impact The veteran big man finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Corey Kispert (23 points) in the blowout loss. Valanciunas has played a muted role throughout the season with the Wizards prioritizing Alexandre Sarr's development, and Valanciunas will likely continue to hover around the 20-minute mark. The 32-year-old has reached double-digit points in three of his last five games, and during that five-game span, he has shot 60.0 percent from the floor in 21.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112

Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Muted performance in loss Valanciunas supplied six points (3-5 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Alexandre Sarr had one of his best games of the season, and it's clear the Wizards will be prioritizing his development going forward. Valanciunas has been very productive in the minutes he's been getting this season, but a potential trade could be a good thing for his fantasy upside.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays New Orleans on 12-game road slide

Washington looks to stop its 12-game road losing streak with a win over New Orleans

JANUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid outing against Knicks Valanciunas closed Monday's 126-106 loss to the Knicks with 22 points (10-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 21 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas helped the Wizards bounce back with a vengeance during Monday's win over New York. The veteran center continues to be a force for the Wizards off the bench, as he's scored 14 or more points and grabbed eight rebounds or more in three straight games.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas addresses trade rumors So dealing Robinson’s $14.3 million salary for Valanciunas’s $9.9 million theoretically works, although the Knicks would almost certainly ha...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Jonas Valanciunas | 12.30.24

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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