Nuggets Dealt Devastating Trade News on Thursday
When it comes to the first few days of NBA free agency, the Denver Nuggets have been quite active as they try to revamp their roster around Nikola Jokic.
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Following a season that saw them fall in the West semifinals, the Nuggets have acquired four new players. They signed both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown, who played a key role in their 2023 title run, to one-year deals. They also traded away Michael Porter Jr., landing Nets sharpshooter Cam Johnson in exchange.
However, arguably one of the more under-the-radar moves of the offseason was their acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings. He provides another big body to back up Jokic and has also shown the ability to stretch the floor.
Unfortunately for Jokic and the Nuggets, Valanciunas might never suit up for them.
According to a report by BasketNews' Dontas Urbonas, Valanciunas has been offered a three-year deal worth around $14 million from Greek club Panathinaikos Athens, and is "close to accepting" the offer.
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"Jonas Valanciunas is preparing to close the NBA chapter of his career," read the report. "According to BasketNews sources, the 33-year-old Lithuanian is close to accepting an offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens."
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas.Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
If Valanciunas were to leave for the Greek powerhouse, it would effectively end his 13-year NBA career.
As confirmed by insider Marc Stein, if Valanciunas does go through with this, it'll likely lead to him "seeking a buyout" from his contract.
While the move is yet to happen, those in Denver are likely panicking.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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