The ongoing trade discussions in the NBA have taken an intriguing turn, particularly involving veteran center Jonas Valanciunas. As of 2025-07-04 00:46:00, reports indicate that Valanciunas is close to accepting a lucrative contract with Panathinaikos, raising questions about his future in the league.
- Trade between Denver and Sacramento expected to proceed
- Valanciunas close to signing with Panathinaikos
- NBA contract complicates Valanciunas' European move
- Potential buyout could benefit Nuggets' cap space
- Valanciunas has strong career averages in NBA
Valanciunas, who has been a reliable player since entering the NBA in 2012, is currently under contract for two more seasons. His potential move to Europe could significantly impact the trade between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, where he was expected to join the Nuggets in exchange for Dario Saric.
Could Valanciunas’ decision to pursue a European contract derail the trade? The situation is fluid, and several key developments are unfolding:
- Valanciunas is considering a three-year, €12 million offer from Panathinaikos.
- The trade to Denver hinges on whether he can extricate himself from his current NBA contract.
- His departure could create cap space for the Nuggets but leave them needing a backup for Nikola Jokic.
