Jonas Valanciunas trade to Denver Nuggets For Dario Saric to Sacramento King’s

Jonas Valanciunas trade to Denver Nuggets For Dario Saric to Sacramento King’s

The Denver Nuggets are looking to give big man Jokic more help next season. The team took a step in that direction, reportedly agreeing to acquire Yonas Valentunis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Shark. Valenunis, who was 33 years old, gives Denver some much needed depth, and he is another big man who can back up Jokic when Joic goes to the bench. Valenunis averaged 10 points, seven rebounds while seeing time with both the Kings and the Wizards. He was off the bench, starting just 21 games last season. Valenunis is under contract for two more seasons and will make $10 million in each of the final two years of his contract. Sharks was a part-time player with the Nuggets last season. The center averaged 3.5 points and 3.1 rebounds while playing 13 minutes per game. S is entering the final year of a 2-year $10 million deal. He signed with the Nuggets in 2024. He’ll make 5.4 million with the Kings next season. So, who do you think won the trade? Valentunis or Sharks, the Denver Nuggets or the Sacro Mento Kings? Let me know in the comments section. Peace.

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The Denver Nuggets are closing in on a trade for veteran center Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver is acquiring Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric, giving the reigning Western Conference contenders a proven backup to Nikola Jokic.

Valanciunas, 33, is guaranteed $10.4 million for the 2025–26 season, making him an affordable option for Denver’s second unit.

Valanciunas has spent 12 seasons in the NBA, averaging 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Last year, he split time between the Washington Wizards and Kings, contributing 8.7 points and 7.0 rebounds in a bench role.