The Nuggets traded Dario Šarić to the Sacramento Kings in return for Valančiūnas on July 1, but NBA insider Marc Stein reported a few days after the deal that the idea of playing in Europe held "strong appeal" for Valančiūnas as he mulled whether to seek a buyout from Denver.

The Denver Nuggets have been busy so far in the 2025 offseason, making vast improvements after falling in the second round of the playoffs for the second consec

The Nuggets have made a final decision on Jonas Valanciunas after acquiring him in a trade from the Kings this offseason.