US EditionJonas Valanciunas Addresses Denver Nuggets' Dilemma for First Time
UNITED STATES, JUL 08 – The Denver Nuggets insist Jonas Valanciunas fulfill his $10.4 million NBA contract despite his reported verbal agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos, creating a standoff over his future.
- The Denver Nuggets refuse to release Jonas Valanciunas, halting his transfer to Panathinaikos amid a dispute over his contract obligations.
- Valanciunas’ agent assured Panathinaikos of his release, but the Nuggets insist he must honor his $10.4 million NBA contract, sparking a standoff rooted in miscommunication and contractual obligations.
- Valanciunas has played 13 NBA seasons with averages of 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds, earning three FIBA gold medals and totaling $145.7 million in career earnings, with two years left on his Denver contract.
- Following the Nuggets' refusal to release Valanciunas, the Greek side stepped back from pursuing his rights, shifting focus to integrating him into their roster plans.
- Beyond this dispute, the saga highlights contractual complexities in athlete transitions and raises questions about future transfer strategies for NBA and European teams.
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The Nuggets Are In A Standoff With Jonas Valanciunas And It Somehow Matters
It's fitting that 15 years after LeBron James created the most memorable summer in NBA history, we finally have an offseason storyline that threatens to surpass The Decision in its ramifications. It's the question that is dominating every discussion, that every NBA insider is attempting to get answered as they furiously type away at their phones: Is Jonas Valanciunas going to Greece or what? Valanciunas, a 33-year-old big man and 13-year NBA vet…
Jonas Valanciunas addresses Denver Nuggets' dilemma for first time
Jonas Valanciunas cryptically spoke about his future for the first time Tuesday in his native Lithuania. The Nuggets reportedly want the veteran center to honor his NBA contract in Denver next season, while Valanciunas eyes a potential move to Greek club Panathinaikos.
Al Horford, according to an American journalist, is a candidate to take Valanciunas' place if he leaves the Denver Nuggets
Report: Jonas Valanciunas Will Remain In Denver With Second-Year Guarantee
After weeks of speculation surrounding the Jonas Valanciunas camp, it seems that the saga is finally coming to a conclusion. The Lithuanian center is reportedly expected to stay put in Colorado, even though the Denver organization have received an important offer from Greek giants Panathinaikos. NBA insider Vic Lombardi, reported recently that the veteran has […] The post Report: Jonas Valanciunas Will Remain In Denver With Second-Year Guarante…
Jonas Valanciunas' $10M Contract For 2026-27 Has Not Been Guaranteed By Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets remain on track to officially acquire Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings. Valanciunas has received interest to play in Greece, but the Nuggets have remained adamant that he is under contract for them during the 2025-26 season with a guaranteed amount of $10.4 million. However, the Nuggets have not guaranteed the $10 million on the contract of Valanciunas for the 2026-27 season. Valanciunas signed a three-year, $30.3 m…
Reporter Nuggets: "Denver will not go back to Valantziouna-if he will guarantee a second year he will stay" - News Bulletin 247
No intention to make back and release the Jonas Valanci for the sake of Panathinaic do not have the Nuggets. This was pointed out by the team’s reporters, Vick Lombardi and Mark Mouzer, on his radio show Denver. Indeed, they were confident that if the second year in Lithuanian is guaranteed in his contract (for 2026/27), then he will certainly remain. “The Nuggets are convinced that Valancina will play for them and will not go back. They believe…
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