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Valanciunas reportedly set for European return with Zalgiris Kaunas

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jonas Valanciunas is reportedly close to signing a two-year deal with Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas.
  • The move would see him return to Europe if the Denver Nuggets decline his team option for the final year of his contract.
  • Valanciunas was seen as a potential backup for Nikola Jokic, but the Nuggets may not retain him after their season ended.

Veteran center Jonas Valanciunas is reportedly nearing a return to Europe, with Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas emerging as a strong contender. Sources indicate that Valanciunas has reached an agreement in principle for a two-year contract with his hometown team, should he depart the NBA this offseason.

The potential move hinges on the Denver Nuggets' decision regarding Valanciunas's contract. He has one year remaining at $10 million, but the final year is a team option. Given the Nuggets' season outcome and financial considerations, it is widely anticipated that they will not exercise this option, paving the way for Valanciunas's return to European basketball.

Valanciunas joined the Nuggets last offseason, with some viewing him as a potential key backup for star center Nikola Jokic. However, his role may not have fully met expectations, and the team's playoff performance could influence their roster decisions. Zalgiris Kaunas is reportedly seeking a decision from Valanciunas by June 22, indicating a timeline for his potential move.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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