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NBC Sports
22-07-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
Jonas Valanciunas confirms he will play for Denver this season
Jonas Valanciunas' flirtation with Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos was real and they reportedly were willing to offer three years, $13 million (one of the largest contracts on the continent). The problem for Valanciunas: He was already under contract to the Denver Nuggets, who had traded for his rights from the Sacramento Kings. Denver had no intention of buying out Valanciunas, he is the best backup center Nikola Jokić will have ever had and a key part of the depth the team added over the summer to chase another ring. Valanciunas confirmed he is committed to the Nuggets next season, speaking to Donatas Urbonas of 'I want to clear the air about my playing situation next season now that Denver has made their decision to keep me. The idea of playing for Panathinaikos, closer to home, was very exciting to me, but that will have to wait. I am fully committed to honoring my contract with the Nuggets this season and will give it my all to compete for a championship.' Valanciunas is under contract for $10.4 million for this season, and he has a non-guaranteed $10 million for the 2026-27 season. After Denver made the trade to acquire the veteran center from Lithuania, general manager Ben Tenzer said he spoke with Valanciunas and his representatives, stating that they wanted him to play with them this season and that there was no intention to buy him out. (For Valanciunas to play in Greece next season would have required Denver to agree to a buyout to make him a free agent, FIBA rules do not permit a player under contract in one league to just sign a contract with another.) Valanciunas is critical to Denver's plans next season, which is why there was never a plan to buy him out of his contract. For a number of years — including during their championship run in 2023 — the Nuggets have fallen off sharply in the minutes Jokic was off the court. Last season, the Nuggets had a -8.5 net rating in the non-Jokic minutes, and in the 2023 championship season, it was even worse, at -9.9. Valanciunas helps change that because he is a skilled big man who can serve as the hub of an offense, executing dribble handoffs while midrange shots (inside 15 feet). Paired with Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown, and the emerging Julian Strawther, the Nuggets have real depth for a change.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What is Jonas Valanciunas' net worth in 2025? Exploring NBA veteran's career earnings, endorsements, and more
What is Jonas Valanciunas' net worth in 2025? (Image Credit: Getty Images) Jonas Valanciunas was drafted into the NBA by the Toronto Raptors in 2011. He is a Lithuanian player who started nine of the 32 games he played from the Sacramento Kings' side in 2024-2025. In the same season, he divided his time between the Washington Wizards and the Kings. Insiders' reports reveal that the player is being sent to the Denver Nuggets by the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric. After his trade to the Denver Nuggets, some reports are also circulating that he is mulling over making an exit from the NBA and moving to the European League. A 4-year contract extension deal with the Raptors is his biggest paycheck. It fetched him an average annual income of $16M from the contract. Let's take a look at the net worth he has generated from his NBA career and how he makes his money. What is net worth of Jonas Valanciunas in 2025? What Is Jonas Valanciunas's Net Worth? - The Basketball Xpert The total net worth of Jonas Valanciunas in 2025 is estimated at $35 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth and other internet sources. The Sacramento Kings' center attributes his net worth primarily to the NBA contract. According to Spotrac, his career earnings from NBA contracts through the 2023-24 season stood at $145 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tecno Pova 7: You've NEVER Felt 144Hz This Sharp & Smooth! TECNO Mobile Buy Now Undo The additional $10M salary was added to his earnings in the 2024-2025 season as his annual salary from the current contract. Jonas Valančiūnas also makes money from endorsements. However, his frugal lifestyle has always been a matter of curiosity among fans. Top endorsement deals of Jonas Valanciunas As compared to other NBA players of his stature, Jonas Valanciunas has not lent his name to numerous brands. His endorsement portfolio comprises partnerships with brands like Bitty Ballers and Uber. As per a few of his Instagram posts, he also partnered with BMW Maranello for promotional campaigns. Jonas' choice of brands for endorsements reveals his realistic approach. He chooses to stay modest and meaningful while aligning with brands. Jonas Valanciunas' lifestyle, interests, and family life Jonas Valanciunas stays in a luxurious 4,600 sq ft. home with his wife and two sons. He enjoys his personal life away from the prying eyes of the media. The 4-bed, 5-bath house is his private sanctuary where he has accumulated all the means of entertainment and socializing. He uses the backyard of his house for gardening and family outings. The Lithuanian-origin player has a deep interest in fishing and cooking. The Grand City Media writer, Michael Wallace, once revealed his unknown side, calling him an excellent fisherman and cook. Jonas' wife, Eagle, is a fashion entrepreneur. Together, they run a fashion label, 9 O FIVE, which is a silk-based clothing line. His wife balances her professional life with Jonas' NBA career and supports him by holding the personal front for him. The couple is very much into traveling. In the 2024 offseason, the duo made memories in Kenya, exploring the globally popular wildlife of that part of the world. Also Read: 'This is a Travis/Jason hybrid': NBA star Jonas Valanciunas sparks fan theories as Travis Kelce's long-lost brother For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
