New Delhi, July 2 -- The Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets have made a big deal just as NBA free agency began on July 1, 2025. Denver will acquire center Jonas Valanciunas from the Kings in exchange for forward Dario Saric. The trade comes shortly after Sacramento picked up Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards in a February 2025 trade-deadline move.

Jonas Valanciunas will be a strong addition to the Denver Nuggets' roster. Last season, Valanciunas averaged 10.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 81 games, starting 21 of them. He's a tough player who can score inside, take rebounds, and protect the rim. This makes him a great fit alongside Nikola Jokic, who had an incredible 2024-25 season but finished second in MVP voting to O...