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Valanciunas’s European Offer Clouds Nuggets’ Title Bid After Offseason Revamp

Valanciunas’s uncertainty over a Greek offer is testing the franchise’s revamped roster and title prospects.

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Overview

  • The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for defensive specialist Cam Johnson.
  • Denver bolstered its depth by acquiring center Jonas Valanciunas from the Kings and signing veterans Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.
  • Those moves propelled Denver’s odds to win the 2026 NBA championship from +1600 to +700 at BetMGM Sportsbook, the league’s second-best mark.
  • Valanciunas has received a three-year, $36 million offer from Greek club Panathinaikos and called the surrounding speculation “a bubble” after visiting Greece.
  • The franchise has informed his representatives that it expects him to honor his NBA deal, while insiders question whether the Kings knew of his overseas intentions.