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• Aaron Gordon Leaves Win Over Bucks With Hamstring InjuryAaron Gordon left the Denver Nuggets' 102-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks after injuring his hamstring near the end of the second quarter and did not return to the game. Gordon, who had 13 points at the time of the injury, missed more than a month earlier this season with a hamstring strain. The Nuggets were already without several key players, including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Brau...2026Continue with Aaron Gordon -
• Nuggets Expect Nikola Jokic Back By All-Star Break At WorstThe Denver Nuggets have hung tough without Nikola Jokic, going 2-2 in the four games the superstar center has missed. The really good news for Denver is that Jokic's rehab is going well. The Nuggets expect Jokic to return by the All-Star Break at worst. Jokic is traveling with the Nuggets as they continue an east coast swing. The MVP candidate is reportedly well under way in his rehab from his lef...2026See more Denver Nuggets -
• Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun To Return Sunday Against NetsAaron Gordon and Christian Braun are both set to return to the Denver Nuggets' lineup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Both players will be on a minutes restriction. Gordon has been out since November 21 due to a hamstring strain. The Nuggets are 11-8 without Gordon. Gordon is averaging 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. Braun has been out since November 12, and has played just 11 ga...2026Visit the page Aaron Gordon
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• Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun Questionable For SundayAaron Gordon and Christian Braun are listed as questionable for the Denver Nuggets' game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Gordon has been out since November 21 due to a hamstring strain. The Nuggets are 11-8 without Gordon. Gordon is averaging 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. Braun has been out since November 12, and has played just 11 games this season. The Nuggets lost Nikola Joki...2026See more Aaron Gordon
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• Nuggets dealt another injury blow with Jonas Valanciunas out multiple weeksThe injuries keep on rolling for the Nuggets....2026 -
• Jonas Valanciunas Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf StrainNuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right calf strain, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The Nuggets formally confirmed the news in a press release (Twitter link). Valanciunas suffered the injury in the third quarter of Wednesday’s win at Toronto. The Lithuanian big man […]...2026See also Shams Charania -
• Another injury in Denver, reserve center Jonas Valanciunas leaves game with calf injury
Denver won without four regular starters and now the backup center, but the injuries keep piling up....2026
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wmebanyama, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, LakersSpurs Victor Wembanyama offered reassurance after leaving Wednesday’s game with a hyperextended left knee, telling reporters he does not believe the injury is serious. “It looked worse than it felt,” Wembanyama said, via Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. “I’m feeling good, just sore. I was this close to coming back in. They had […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wmebanyama, Nug...2026Visit the page Victor Wembanyama -
• Northwest Notes: Valanciunas, Murray, Edwards, Lillard
The Nuggets‘ unfortunate run of injuries continued as Jonas Valanciunas limped off the court in the third quarter of Wednesday’s win at Toronto, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. It was a non-contact calf strain for the 33-year-old center, who was making his first start of the season due to a knee injury that […]...2026See also Bennett Durando
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• Jonas Valanciunas Suffered Calf Injury In Nuggets Win On WednesdayDenver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas was forced to exit Wednesday's win at the Toronto Raptors early due to a calf injury. Valanciunas was injured late in the third quarter and described the injury as feeling a "pop" in his right calf. The veteran backup center was starting in place of Nikola Jokic, who is out for at least four weeks after hyperextending his knee earlier in the week. Valanciuna...2026Read about Denver Nuggets
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• Nikola Jokic Suffers Left Knee Injury MondayNuggets superstar Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee injury just before halftime in Monday’s game at Miami, the team announced (via Twitter). The three-time MVP will not return to Monday’s contest, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link). Jonas Valanciunas started the second half with Jokic unavailable. The injury occured when forward Spencer Jones […]...2025Check it out Nikola Jokic -
• Kyrie Irving Suffers Left Knee Sprain
Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain in Monday’s game against Sacramento, according to ESPN News Services. The injury occurred during the first quarter. Irving drove between defenders DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas in the lane and fell to the court. He grabbed at his left knee and was down face first […]...2025See more articles Kyrie Irving
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• Knicks Trade Rumors: Jonas Valanciunas Linked Amid Injuries
The New York Knicks are interested in a potential trade for Washington Wizards veteran center Jonas Valanciunas while big man Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined, SNY’s Ian Begley reported Wednesday morning. Knicks Trade Rumors: New York Wants Jonas Valanciunas Since Mitchell Robinson Will Likely Not Return Until Early February The Knicks hold “solid belief” that Robinson […...2025Visit the page New York Knicks
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• Kings Prioritizing Backup Center, Wing On Trade MarketThe Sacramento Kings are prioritizing a backup center and the wing on the trade market. Sacramento's lack of depth has been an issue this season. Potentially getable players include Jerami Grant, John Collins, Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Kuzma. Additionally, Cam Johnson is a player of "significant interest" to the Kings. The Kings tried to trade for Alex Caruso before the draft by offering the 13t...2024Check it out Sacramento Kings -
• Lakers Trade Rumors: Robert Williams, Jonas Valanciunas Are Potential Frontcourt Targets
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly targeting two players for a potential trade to bolster their injury-plagued frontcourt: Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams and Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas. Lakers Trade Rumors: Robert Williams, Jonas Valanciunas Are Affordable Centers To Help Strengthen L.A.’s Frontcourt Williams and Valanciunas were mentioned as the “tw...2024Check it out Robert Williams
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• Lakers Interested In Upgrade At CenterThe Los Angeles Lakers are examining the marketplace to add a center to their roster, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today. The Lakers have Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Christian Koloko on their depth chart at center behind Anthony Davis. Wood recently underwent surgery on his left knee. Hayes has reportedly been impressive in camp with the Lakers. The Lakers have a pair of future ...2024Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers -
• Jonas Valanciunas Interested In Extension With PelicansJonas Valanciunas is interested in signing a new contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. Valanciunas is eligible for a new extension after signing a two-year extension $33.1 million extension in 2021. Valanciunas will be a free agent in 2024 if he doesn't sign an extension. The Pelicans were at the top of the Western Conference early in the season before Zion Williamson's injury. "It w...2023Click for news about New Orleans Pelicans -
• Jonas Valanciunas Interseted In Extension With PelicansJonas Valanciunas is interested in signing a new contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. Valanciunas is eligible for a new extension after signing a two-year extension $33.1 million extension in 2021. Valanciunas will be a free agent in 2024 if he doesn't sign an extension. The Pelicans were at the top of the Western Conference early in the season before Zion Williamson's injury. "It w...2023Click for news about New Orleans Pelicans
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• Pelicans Notes: Valanciunas, Draft Picks, Injuries, Nelson
Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is entering the final year of his current contract with the club and will be eligible to sign an extension this summer. It remains to be seen whether New Orleans views the veteran big man as part of the team’s future, but Valanciunas tells Kestas Rimkus of 24sek.lt (hat tip to […]...2023
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• Luka Doncic likely to “miss a few games” after he exited Mavs vs Pelicans with ankle injury
Dallas star Luka Doncic had already summed up 31 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in under 23 minutes of play until he injured his right foot after a strong clash with Jonas Valanciunas in the Slovenian’s attempt to attack the rim against the Pelicans. As the Mavs guard began to elevate himself […] The post Luka Doncic likely to “miss a few games” after he exited ...2023Read about Luka Doncic
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• Jonas Valanciunas fine after injury scare, just muscle cramps2022 -
• 2 things the Pelicans need to turn it around
The New Orleans Pelicans had a lot of faith in this season. The offseason addition of Jonas Valanciunas was supposed to add another weapon to their talented offensive lineup. Unfortunately for Pelicans fans, it has turned horrible. Constant injury issues for Zion Williamson only added to the horrific start of their season. Even though Jonas […] The post 2 things the Pelicans need to turn it ...2021Read about New Orleans Pelicans
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• 3 players Grizzlies must pursue at 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the franchises that were not even expected to be in the top six of the Western Conference. One main reason was they even dealt their most consistent player last season in Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans for future assets. To add insult to injury, Ja Morant even […] The post 3 players Grizzlies must pursue at 2022 NBA Trade Deadline appeared firs...2021Continue with Memphis Grizzlies
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• Kings upset with Jonas Valanciunas over Chimezie Metu injuryValanciunas ended up earning a technical foul but not a flagrant foul. Kings head coach Luke Walton later expressed displeasure over the incident....2021See more articles Chimezie Metu -
• Jusuf Nurkic calls out Jonas Valanciunas on ‘dangerous play’ that injured Kings forward Chimezie Metu
On Valentine’s Day, Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas delivered a cheap shot on Sacramento Kings big man Chimezie Metu after a dunk. As a result of the play, Metu broke his wrist and will now be out for a few weeks. After the report of Metu’s injury surfaced, Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic called […] The post Jusuf Nurkic calls out Jonas Valanciunas on ‘...2021Check it out Jusuf Nurkic
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• Heat Check (Hiatus): Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies were besieged by injuries in March but that didn’t prevent them from hanging on to their No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Without the likes of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke, the Grizzlies saw heightened production from center Jonas Valanciunas. Already one of the league’s most overlooked sources of solid […] The post Heat Check (Hiatus): Memphis ...2020Check it out Memphis Grizzlies
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• Jae Crowder won’t shake hands with former Grizzlies teammate Jonas Valanciunas after elbow (video)Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks, co-signed by Ja Morant, said they couldn't wait for Memphis to trade then face Andre Iguodala....2020Visit the page Jae Crowder -
• Southwest Division free agent breakdown heading into '19 offseason
Every week, Hoops Rumors takes a closer look at players who will be free agents or could become free agents next offseason. We examine if their stock is rising or falling due to performance and other factors. This week, we turn our attention to the Southwest Division: Dorian Finney-Smith, Mavericks, 25, SF (Down) – Signed to a three-year, $3.4 million deal in 2016 The Mavericks can make Finney-Smi...2019Read about Dorian Finney
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• Grizzlies' Valanciunas (ankle) done for year
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the team's remaining five games after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain Saturday. He will not need surgery....2019
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• Grizzlies' Valanciunas out for season with sprained right ankle
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas suffered a grade II right ankle sprain in Sunday���s game against the Los Angeles Clippers and will miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Surgery is not required and he is expected to make a full recovery....2019See more Memphis Grizzlies