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Nuggets Trade for Valanciunas to Support Jokic's MVP Run

9/6/2025

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The Denver Nuggets traded for Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas to bolster MVP Nikola Jokic's support.
Valanciunas confirmed his commitment to the Nuggets, easing previous concerns about his participation.
Both players are competing in EuroBasket, with Serbia and Lithuania advancing to the knockout stage.
Lithuania will face Latvia, while Serbia takes on Finland in the Round of 16.
Jokic and Valanciunas aim to strengthen the Nuggets' inside presence for the NBA season.

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The Denver Nuggets traded for Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas to bolster MVP Nikola Jokic's support.
Valanciunas confirmed his commitment to the Nuggets, easing previous concerns about his participation.
Both players are competing in EuroBasket, with Serbia and Lithuania advancing to the knockout stage.
Lithuania will face Latvia, while Serbia takes on Finland in the Round of 16.
Jokic and Valanciunas aim to strengthen the Nuggets' inside presence for the NBA season.