Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Nuggets and Kings Swap Valanciunas and Saric in NBA Trade
The Denver Nuggets, a basketball team, traded for Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings, while sending Dario Saric to the Kings.
Valanciunas is a player who scores points, gets rebounds, and protects the basket.
This move helps the Nuggets as they aim to get a quality backup for their star center, Nikola Jokic.
The Nuggets also acquired Cameron Johnson.
For the Kings, Saric will help add scoring and flexibility to their offense.
Denver Nuggets acquired Jonas Valanciunas from Sacramento Kings.
Dario Saric was traded to the Sacramento Kings from the Denver Nuggets.
Valanciunas averaged 10.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2 assists last season.
Denver also traded Michael Porter Jr. and a draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson.
Saric's skills fit Sacramento's fast-paced offensive style.
- Who
- The Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings, Jonas Valanciunas, and Dario Saric.
- What
- The Denver Nuggets traded for Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings, sending Dario Saric to the Kings.
- When
- During the start of NBA free agency on July 1, 2025, and after the 2024-25 season.
- Where
- Involving players from the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings.
- Why
- The Nuggets are seeking a quality backup center and remodeling their roster, while Sacramento aims to add scoring and flexibility.
- Teams Involved
- Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings
- Players Traded
- Jonas Valanciunas, Dario Saric
- Valanciunas Stats
- 10.4 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2 apg (last season)
- Nuggets New Additions
- Jonas Valanciunas, Cameron Johnson
- Saric's Role
- Forward
- Nuggets Objective
- Find a backup center and build a stronger team
- Kings Objective
- Add scoring and flexibility
