Nuggets Release Veteran Jonas Valanciunas, Lakers Eyeing Interest

WHO:

NY Post - Jonas Valanciunas has ties to Leon Rose.

Pro Football Network - Jonas Valanciunas, a 14-year NBA veteran center.

RealGM Basketball - Valanciunas was a backup to Nikola Jokic at center for the Denver Nuggets.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to sign Jonas Valanciunas after his release by the Denver Nuggets.

Pro Football Network - The Denver Nuggets have waived Jonas Valanciunas.

RealGM Basketball - Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes across 65 games during his age-33 season with the Nuggets.

RealGM Basketball - Valanciunas is expected to receive interest from NBA teams once he becomes a free agent.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Valanciunas was with the Denver Nuggets.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - The waiver occurred ahead of Valanciunas' $10 million guarantee date.

WHY:

NY Post - The Nuggets released Valanciunas, who was previously a client of Leon Rose.

RealGM Basketball - The Nuggets could stretch Valanciunas' $2 million cap hit over three seasons.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Valanciunas is represented by Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz.

The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be signing Jonas Valanciunas following his release by the Denver Nuggets. Valanciunas has ties to Leon Rose, who was his agent before he joined the Nuggets. This move comes after the Nuggets decided to part ways with the player.