Valančiūnas Returns to Europe | New York Knicks News

Jonas Valančiūnas, the veteran center, has inked a two-year deal with a EuroLeague team, marking his return to Europe after being waived by the Denver Nuggets for financial reasons. Once eyed by the Knicks as a potential center upgrade, Valančiūnas opted for a more impactful role back home, where he can play a bigger part than he likely would’ve in Denver’s diminished playoff rotation. His age and defensive limitations made him a marginal fit for NBA rosters, especially with the Knicks already stacked at the center position. With Valančiūnas off the board, New York still has roster flexibility to pursue other big men like Nick Richards or explore trades later in the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7623fd870451e64f