JONAS VALANCIUNAS NEWS

Kings dominant in 122-98 win over Mavericks, who lose Irving to left knee sprain

Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-98

5 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavs' Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shoots free throws before leaving game

KKyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain and shot free throws for the Mavericks before leaving the floor in obvious pain late in the first quarter of Dallas' 122-98 loss to the Sa...

6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. Dallas Valanciunas is starting Monday's game against the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup at center due to the absence of Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), who will remain out for at least one week. Valanciunas should be the top candidate to eat up minutes at center until Sabonis is cleared to return.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of Sabonis' absence Valanciunas finished Saturday's 113-103 win over the Rockets with 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and four steals in 30 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas had to play a bigger role than expected since Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) left the contest in the early stages of the first quarter, but he thrived in an expanded role and posted an impressive line. This was his first double-double since joining the Kings, and while he's averaging 8.4 points and 6.1 boards per contest since the trade, he could be in line for a more significant role at center if Sabonis is forced to miss time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Only 15 minutes in win Valanciunas closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Valanciunas, while providing the Kings with a reliable backup center, continues to play limited minutes off the bench. Domantas Sabonis is one of the more durable players in the league, meaning Valanciunas is going to find it hard to play more than 15 minutes per game moving forward.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis had 27 and Kings rally from 20 down to beat Pelicans 123-118

Domantas Sabonis had 27 points and 16 rebounds for his NBA-leading 46th double-double of the season and the Sacramento Kings overcame a 20-point deficit for a 123-118 victory over...

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Small role in Sactown debut Valanciunas ended Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers with six points (2-8 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 17 minutes off the bench.

Impact The veteran center was acquired from the Wizards on Wednesday and wasted little time in making his Kings debut. Valanciunas provided solid per-minute production from the second unit, but with Domantas Sabonis locked into the starting job, Valanciunas may have trouble seeing even the 20.5 minutes a game he'd been averaging for Washington since Christmas.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Simons has 30 and Blazers win sixth straight with 108-102 win over Kings

Anfernee Simons had 30 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their sixth straight game with a 108-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday...

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to play Valanciunas (recently traded) is available for Thursday's game against Portland, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact The Kings acquired Valanciunas from the Wizards on Wednesday and the trade has been finalized with the NBA. He'll likely operate as the backup center behind Domantas Sabonis, so it will be hard for him to produce reliable fantasy value outside of deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

The Wizards' First Move After Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas Trades Makes No Sense Et tu, Will Dawkins?

FEBRUARY 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wizards trading Valanciunas to the Kings for Cissoko and 2 2nd-round draft picks

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and second-round draft picks in 2028 and 2029

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings Land Veteran Center Jonas Valanciunas in Massive Trade The Kings have acquired veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas ahead of the trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Report: Kings acquire Wizards C Jonas Valanciunas The Sacramento Kings obtained veteran center Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards for forward Sidy Cissoko and two second-round pic...

FEBRUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kings keep making moves, reportedly acquire Jonas Valanciunas from Wizards

The Washington Wizards are reportedly trading veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings.

FEBRUARY 5

Kings trade for Jonas Valanciunas Marc Stein: Sacramento has acquired Jonas Valanciunas, league sources tell @TheSteinLine .Source: x.com More on this storyline Shams Chrania...

FEBRUARY 5 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Traded to Sacramento The Kings acquired Valanciunas Wednesday in a deal with the Wizards, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact Valanciunas has seemingly been on the trading block since he became eligible to be moved this season after signing with the Wizards in free agency this past summer. The veteran big man has been in countless trade rumors but was finally dealt to the Kings, who have been very active on the trade market, recently acquiring Zach LaVine in a deal involving De'Aaron Fox being shipped to the Spurs. The veteran big man will get Sacramento some depth in the frontcourt, making up an intimidating frontline with Domantas Sabonis.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Brooklyn takes on Washington looking to prolong its three-game win streak

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hauls in 17 boards vs. Charlotte Valanciunas logged 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 17 rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 124-114 win over the Hornets.

Impact Valanciunas grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds Monday, eight of which came on the offensive glass, en route to his second-straight double-double and 14th of the regular season. Alex Sarr continues to rehab his way back from a left ankle sprain, and Valanciunas will remain as Washington's starting center for as long as the No. 2 overall pick is sidelined. Valanciunas and the Wizards will wrap up their quick two-game road trip Wednesday against Brooklyn.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Coulibaly scores 26, Wizards overcome Bridges' first triple-double to beat Hornets 124-114

Bilal Coulibaly had 26 points, Corey Kispert scored 25 off the bench on five 3-pointers and the Washington Wizards handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 124-114

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in Saturday's win Valanciunas produced 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Making his third straight start in place of Alex Sarr (ankle), Valanciunas came through with his 13th double-double of the season after managing just 11 points and 14 boards total in the first two games Sarr sat out. The 30 minutes represented the veteran center's highest workload since Dec. 7, and if Valanciunas is on the trade block as has been rumored, he's showing contenders he can still make a contribution.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards beat Timberwolves 105-103 to end 16-game losing streak

Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 105-103 on Saturday night to end a 16-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles shooting as starter Valanciunas finished Thursday's 134-96 loss to the Lakers with five points (1-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas once again got the starting nod Thursday while Alex Sarr (ankle) remains out, and struggled to find his shot in the outing but did manage to lead all Wizards starters in assists. Valanciunas has been relatively quiet offensively as of late, failing to reach double figures in scoring in six of his last 10 outings.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors rout the NBA-worst Wizards 106-82 for their 5th straight victory

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Wednesday sans Sarr Valanciunas will start in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Valanciunas will make his ninth start of the season Wednesday in the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle). Over eight starts for the Wizards this year, the veteran big man has averaged 14.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.1 minutes.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE