Overview

• Denver acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings on July 13 in exchange for Dario Saric to bolster interior depth.
• Panathinaikos extended a three-year proposal and buyout talks, but Nuggets leadership and Valanciunas have affirmed he will fulfill the remaining two years and over $20 million on his NBA contract.
• On July 21, Valanciunas broke his silence by confirming he is excited to join Denver and committed to competing for a championship.
• Under FIBA regulations any EuroLeague transfer requires a Nuggets-approved buyout, giving Denver leverage to keep Valanciunas in the NBA.
• Valanciunas is slated to serve as the primary backup to MVP Nikola Jokic, capping a busy offseason overhaul aimed at strengthening the frontcourt.