Jonas Valanciunas and the Denver Nuggets are having ongoing conversations amid a lucrative offer he has received from Panathinaikos in Greece. Valanciunas was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Nuggets this week for Dario Saric. That trade will still move forward regardless of whether Valanciunas decides to remain in the NBA or return to Europe. The Kings need the trade of … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas, Nuggets Have Ongoing Talks Amid His Offer From Panathinaikos
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 … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas’ $10M Contract For 2026-27 Has Not Been Guaranteed By Nuggets
Nikola Jokic Declines Nuggets’ Three-Year, $212M Extension Offer
Nikola Jokic has informed the Denver Nuggets he will decline their three-year, $212 million extension offer this offseason. Jokic can earn an additional $80 million by delaying an extension until the 2026 offseason. The Nuggets had anticipated that Jokic would likely decline the offer. "We're definitely going to offer it," KSE vice chairman Josh Kroenke said in June. "I'm not … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Declines Nuggets’ Three-Year, $212M Extension Offer
Nikola Jokic Believed To Be Pleased With Nuggets’ Offseason Moves
Nikola Jokic publicly urged the Denver Nuggets to add depth to their roster this offseason and have responded by turning Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric into Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown Jr., Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. "The Nuggets have their new backcourt, and I was told that-and Mr. Jokic has not spoken on the record, at least in English, about … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Believed To Be Pleased With Nuggets’ Offseason Moves
Nuggets Inform Jonas Valanciunas They Intend For Him To Honor Contract
The Denver Nuggets have informed Jonas Valanciunas and his representatives that they intend for him to honor his NBA contract. Valanciunas met with Panathinaikos in Greece over the weekend, and reportedly has a three-year, $12 million offer from the EuroLeague power. The Nuggets are acquiring Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric in a pending trade. … [Read more...] about Nuggets Inform Jonas Valanciunas They Intend For Him To Honor Contract