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Wizards Target Valanciunas Trade Ahead of Deadline

1/15/2025

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The Washington Wizards are eyeing a trade for center Jonas Valanciunas ahead of the February 6 deadline. While they hope to secure multiple second-round picks, the sluggish market for traditional centers may limit them to just two. Valanciunas, who averages 11.6 points and 8.1 rebounds, is under a three-year, $30.3 million contract, with the last year non-guaranteed.

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The Washington Wizards are eyeing a trade for center Jonas Valanciunas ahead of the February 6 deadline. While they hope to secure multiple second-round picks, the sluggish market for traditional centers may limit them to just two. Valanciunas, who averages 11.6 points and 8.1 rebounds, is under a three-year, $30.3 million contract, with the last year non-guaranteed.