14-Year NBA Veteran Leaving League for European Club
Summary
NBA player Jonas Valanciunas signed a two-year contract with the Lithuanian basketball team Zalgiris Kaunas. After being waived by the Denver Nuggets, Valanciunas chose to return to his home country and continue his career in Europe.Key Facts
- Jonas Valanciunas is a 14-year NBA veteran and free agent.
- He signed a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas, a Lithuanian EuroLeague team.
- The Denver Nuggets waived him, saving $8 million for the 2026-27 NBA season.
- Valanciunas played 65 games last season as a backup center, averaging 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.
- He reportedly had interest from other NBA teams but chose to play in Lithuania.
- Valanciunas is expected to earn about $5.5 million over two seasons with Zalgiris Kaunas.
- He played for two Lithuanian clubs before joining the NBA in 2011.
- Valanciunas was drafted 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2011 and has played for several NBA teams including the Grizzlies, Pelicans, Kings, and Nuggets.
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