Jonas Valanciunas confirmed he had a dialog with Nikola Jokic after getting traded to the Denver Nuggets this summer time.
“Yeah, we spoke,” Valanciunas instructed BasketNews on Friday. “All the pieces went nicely.”
Earlier than committing to the Nuggets for this upcoming season, there was hypothesis that Valanciunas may play for Panathinaikos.
“I wish to clear the air about my taking part in scenario subsequent season now that Denver has made their resolution to maintain me. The thought of taking part in for Panathinaikos, nearer to residence, was very thrilling to me, however that must wait.
“I’m totally dedicated to honoring my contract with the Nuggets this season and can give it my all to compete for a championship,” Valanciunas said to BasketNews final month.
Valanciunas will swimsuit up for Lithuania this summer time in EuroBasket 2025.
