Denver Nuggets reportedly declined to guarantee the second year of Jonas Valanciunas contract.
Denver Nuggets are closing in on their trade for veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, but a key detail has emerged regarding his contract status.
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According to an Excel Sports official speaking to The Stein Line, Denver has not guaranteed the second year of Valanciunas' deal for the 2026-27 season.
JV is guaranteed $10.4 million for the upcoming 2025-26 season, but the Nuggets hold a $10 million team option for the following year.
Despite his recent visit to EuroLeague powerhouse Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, where he was close to signing a three-year, €12 million net deal, the Nuggets decided to keep him and view him as an important part of their rotation.
Nuggets got Valanciunas by trading Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings for the Lithuanian center.
Over his 13-year NBA career with multiple teams, including Toronto, Memphis, New Orleans, Washington, and Sacramento, Valanciunas has averaged 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds in 25 minutes per game.
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