The Denver Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to honor his contract, following a trade with the Sacramento Kings for Dario Saric. The deal is not yet official. Valanciunas will back up Nikola Jokic, addressing the team's need for center depth. He averaged 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds last season, with a contract worth $10.3 million for the upcoming season. The Nuggets are also pursuing other signings to bolster the team, including trades involving Michael Porter Jr. and adding free agents Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.
The Nuggets have informed Jonas Valanciunas' representatives that the franchise fully expects the center to honor his contract.
Denver agreed to a trade with the Sacramento Kings to acquire Valanciunas for Dario Saric.
Valanciunas is slated to play a pivotal role as Nikola Jokic's backup, providing essential support when Jokic is off the floor.
Valanciunas will make $10.3 million this coming season, with $10 million left on the following season.
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