The implication was that Valančiūnas wanted to finish his NBA career so he could be closer to his family in Europe. From there, it sounded like he was willing to surrender his NBA salary in full had the Nuggets granted him permission out of a contract that has two years of team control (and just under $20.4 million total) remaining.

Reports have linked Valanciunas to Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos BC – who are coming to Sydney in September to play against the Kings and 36ers. The Lithuanian-born centre has indicated a desire to return to Europe and Panathinaikos are reportedly ...

Europe - 23 July, 2024 - Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, in collaboration with Globalsat, is set to redefine the EuroLeague experience with the installation of the ASB GlassFloor, the Full-LED video ...

The Nuggets want a reliable backup for Nikola Jokic. Jonas Valančiūnas wants to go to Europe. Something's gotta give.

The rivalry between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Aktor, and a possible boost to the roster of the Greens with Jonas Valanciunas, fell shy of overall benefit in the opinion of Evan Fournier.