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On YouTubeDenver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas on if he’s happy after overseas flirtation: ‘No, I’m injured’
Jonas Valanciunas is staying put. For now, anyway. The Nuggets center addressed his future recently after it became known that he received serious interest from Panathinaikos last summer, a flirtation that briefly raised eyebrows around the league.
Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Who Can Nuggets Sign After Jonas Valanciunas Injury? NBA Provides Good News in Free Agent Market
It’s code red in the Nuggets front court. In two consecutive games they’ve lost their star center, Nikola Jokic and their backup, Jonas Valaciunas to injuries.
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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 2
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Warriors, Draymond Green, Hawks
The Nuggets will be without another key big man for an extended stretch. Center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right calf strain, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN.
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Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / January 1
Nuggets C Jonas Valanciunas (calf) to miss at least month
The Denver Nuggets already were without star center Nikola Jokic for a minimum of a month, and now his backup will be sidelined for the same period. Jonas Valanciunas strained his right calf on Wednesday, and the team announced a day later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Jonas Valanciunas Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf Strain
Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right calf strain, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 1
David Adelman Comments on Jonas Valanciunas' Concerning Injury
The Denver Nuggets went into Wednesday's game without four starters, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, all due to injuries. Still, though, the injury-ridden team managed to pick up a huge road win over the Toronto Raptors, but things managed to get worse for them.
NBA News / Denver Stiffs / December 31
Denver Nuggets gut out a 106-103 win against the Toronto Raptors as the injuries pile up 
The Denver Nuggets are almost literally fielding the B squad in their starting lineup. Down four usual starters, the Nuggets faced a tall task on the road in a Toronto Raptors team that has been healthy and playing well.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 31
Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas Leaves vs Raptors With Injury
The Denver Nuggets have seemingly been hit with another injury to a critical piece of their rotation. During the Nuggets' third quarter of action vs. the Toronto Raptors, center Jonas Valanciunas went down with an apparent calf injury and would head to the locker room.
Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more
A closer look at what to do with Kawhi Leonard now that the veteran forward is on a roll, plus more on Anthony Black and Jonas Valanciunas.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 25
Raptors’ Wish List: Raptors acquire Jonas Valanciunas
One of the biggest areas of need is Toronto’s need for a backup big. Last win against Miami hid the fact that when Jakob Poeltl is out, Toronto is all out of size at the centre position and usually gets dominated on the glass, but with the return of an old fan favourite, Jonas Valanciunas, those troubles could easily be forgotten about.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 12
David Adelman Says Nuggets Are Blessed to Have Jonas Valanciunas
In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' early season success, a large chunk of the credit has fallen on the shoulders of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for being the leaders of this league-best offense, helping this group find their way to the second-best team in the West behind the juggernaut that is the OKC Thunder.
Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / November 14
‘He’s Buying Into Everything’: Jonas Valanciunas on Nikola Jokic’s Exemplary Mentality, MVP Case and More (Exclusive)
The respected NBA veteran sat at his locker bearing a wide smile. The reaction captured Jonas Valančiūnas’ excitement for his new team’s enduring success and his willingness to embrace a fluid backup role.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 7
Nuggets Make Curious Move With Jonas Valanciunas’ Contract
The Denver Nuggets have made a quiet adjustment to the contract of their veteran center Jonas Valanciunas. According to NBA insider Marc Stein on The Stein Line, Valanciunas and the Nuggets have amended the final year of his three-year contract, pushing his guarantee date back by one week.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 6
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Pistons, Isaac Jones, Mavericks
Jonas Valanciunas and Denver have agreed to restructure the final year of his contract, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. His deal runs through 2026-27 and originally included a June 29 guarantee date on his $10 million salary.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / November 6
Nuggets agree to restructured contract with veteran big man
The Nuggets and Jonas Valanciunas have agreed to restructure the final year of the veteran center’s contract.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / September 10
Nuggets get encouraging performance from new backup big man
Their new backup showed at EuroBasket on Tuesday that he can shoulder some of the scoring load.
Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / July 22
Jonas Valanciunas sets record clear -- he will play for Nuggets
Jonas Valanciunas appears to be all-in for his 14th NBA season. After initially balking about joining the Denver Nuggets, the 6-foot-11 Valanciunas said this week that he will play for the franchise.
Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 21
Jonas Valanciunas Clears The Air About Nuggets, Panathinaikos
The Denver Nuggets have their guy after all. After an intriguing episode that left Jonas Valanciunas’s future in question, he’s now committed to his new NBA team and their championship aspirations.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / July 21
Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas addresses contract situation
After having avoided directly addressing his contract situation in recent weeks, Valanciunas offered clarity on his plans for the 2025-26 season in remarks to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com on Monday.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / July 20
Nuggets provide positive update on Jonas Valanciunas saga
The Nuggets have addressed reports of Valanciunas' desire to play overseas.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / July 15
Nuggets Giving No Indication They Will Buy Out Jonas Valanciunas
Jonas Valanciunas appears to be staying put. Despite receiving what has been described as a significant offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, the veteran center is expected to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the 2025-26 season.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / July 6
Nuggets are desperate to keep their new addition in the United States
The Denver Nuggets didn't flinch at completing their trade for center Jonas Valanciunas, even if he wants to return to Europe.
Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6
Nuggets could block Jonas Valanciunas from move to EuroLeague
The Denver Nuggets recently agreed to a trade that would see them acquire Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings, but the veteran big man is looking to take his game to Europe instead.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / July 6
Nuggets should stand firm against Jonas Valanciunas
Jonas Valanciunas is causing somewhat of a stir.
NBA News / Raptors Nation / July 5
Former Raptors Center Jonas Valanciunas Might Leave NBA To Play In Greece
Former Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas might be heading to Europe for next season. Days after Valanciunas landed with the Denver Nuggets in a deal that sent Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings, a new report has now surfaced that suggests Valanciunas is considering an offer to join Panathinaikos Athens in Greece.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
Former NBA top-five pick extends his undesirable record
Journeyman center Jonas Valanciunas has become the unofficial king of the NBA play-in tournament.
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