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Sacramento Kings Acquire Valanciunas, Strengthen Frontcourt

2/6/2025

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In a bold move, the Sacramento Kings have acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards, parting ways with Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Valanciunas, who averaged 11.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in his 49 games with the Wizards, brings much-needed strength to the Kings' frontcourt, reuniting him with former teammate DeMar DeRozan.

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In a bold move, the Sacramento Kings have acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards, parting ways with Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Valanciunas, who averaged 11.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in his 49 games with the Wizards, brings much-needed strength to the Kings' frontcourt, reuniting him with former teammate DeMar DeRozan.