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Valanciunas Faces Former Kings Amidst Career Struggles

11/5/2025

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Jonas Valanciunas of the Denver Nuggets will face his former team, the Sacramento Kings, at 7:00 p.m. MT on Monday night.
The Denver Nuggets acquired Jonas Valanciunas in a trade for Dario Saric to bolster their championship aspirations.
Valanciunas has the worst statistical season of his career while backing up Nikola Jokic.
The Sacramento Kings, who traded Valanciunas to save money, may sign veteran center Precious Achiuwa.

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Jonas Valanciunas of the Denver Nuggets will face his former team, the Sacramento Kings, at 7:00 p.m. MT on Monday night.
The Denver Nuggets acquired Jonas Valanciunas in a trade for Dario Saric to bolster their championship aspirations.
Valanciunas has the worst statistical season of his career while backing up Nikola Jokic.
The Sacramento Kings, who traded Valanciunas to save money, may sign veteran center Precious Achiuwa.