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Jonas Valanciunas News: To be waived by Denver

Written by RotoWire Staff

Published on July 8, 2026

The Nuggets will waive Valanciunas, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Wednesday.

Valanciunas was traded from Sacramento to Denver last offseason and averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes per tilt across 65 regular-season appearances (six starts) with the Nuggets in 2025-26. It's unclear whether the veteran center intends to remain in the NBA or head overseas, though he'll likely draw interest from several teams seeking a backup center and veteran presence.

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