Jonas Valanciunas Agrees Two-Year Deal with Zalgiris, Pending Nuggets’ Decision

Agreement dependent on Nuggets’ call

Jonas Valanciunas has reached terms on a two-year contract with Zalgiris, but the move hinges on a decision from the Denver Nuggets. Valanciunas still has one year left on his current NBA deal, reportedly worth €10 million, and the Nuggets must decide by July 8 how they want to handle that final season. If Denver releases or clears him to leave, the path to Zalgiris would be open.

Previous European talks and the current outlook

This isn’t the first time Valanciunas has explored a return to Europe. Last year he underwent medical checks ahead of a potential switch to another European club, but that transfer fell through because the Nuggets opted to keep him. The situation with Zalgiris looks similar, but sources suggest this time there’s a stronger chance the transfer will go through if Denver allows it.