Valencia near new contract with Nate Reuvers

Deal nearing completion as Valencia looks to keep the core

Valencia, enjoying a strong EuroLeague campaign and sitting fourth with a 20–11 record, are moving to lock up one of their rotation pieces. Club officials have entered the final stages of talks with Nate Reuvers about a contract extension. The 25-year-old power forward, who can also step in at center, becomes a free agent at season’s end, but the club is keen to keep him in Spain for multiple more seasons rather than waiting until summer.

The extension push reflects Valencia’s desire to hold on to the nucleus that has delivered consistent results this year. The team faces Barcelona at home in their next EuroLeague outing, and keeping contributors like Reuvers under contract would help preserve continuity.

Why Reuvers has become important

Reuvers is having the best season of his career so far. In EuroLeague play he’s averaging about 10.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game with a performance index rating near 10.6, despite playing just under 19 minutes each night. Those per-minute returns have made him a valuable piece off the floor.

What really stands out are his shooting numbers: roughly 70% on two-pointers and about 43% from beyond the arc, making him one of the most efficient bigs in the competition while attempting at least a few threes per game. That floor-stretching ability is a big reason Valencia want him back.

Born in the United States, Reuvers also holds a Hungarian passport, which means he doesn’t occupy one of the limited non-EU roster spots in Liga Endesa. That roster flexibility adds to his appeal for Spanish clubs.

Before arriving in Valencia, he spent time with Cibona and Reggio Emilia, and this season has helped raise his profile. Keeping him around would give Valencia a reliable, versatile big who fits their current rotation and game plan.