The biggest news of the recent hours is that Jonas Valanciunas is expected in Athens to undergo medicals ahead of his possible astonishing move to Panathinaikos. Someone who knows the Lithuanian center very well is Sarunas Jasikevicius, who is also present in the Greek capital for the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board Congress. Interviewed by Nova Sports, the reigning EuroLeague champion spoke about the former Toronto Raptors center likely landing in Europe. “He’ll be in Athens in two hours,” he commented while smiling during the afternoon. “He’s not in Athens yet, but ask Jonas about what happened yesterday. For me, Jonas is very special, and he will always be like this; he’s special. We sat together in Abu Dhabi until late,” Jasikevicius continued.
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Reporting on the future of Jonas Valanciunas, why Deandre Ayton committed to the Los Angeles Lakers over several other teams, and NBA free agency rumblings for @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 1:46 PM
Story: Reporting on the future of Jonas Valanciunas, why Deandre Ayton committed to the Los Angeles Lakers over several other teams, and NBA free agency rumblings for @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 1:46 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Sarunas Jasikevicius confirmed Jonas Valanciunas’ arrival in Athens 🛬
“For me, Jonas is very special, and he will always be like this”, he also added:
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 11:47 AM
Sarunas Jasikevicius confirmed Jonas Valanciunas’ arrival in Athens 🛬
“For me, Jonas is very special, and he will always be like this”, he also added:
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 11:47 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
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Jonas Valanciunas is expected to land in Athens to undergo medical tests and extend ongoing talks with Panathinaikos!
🔸Greek outlet SDNA first reported on his trip to Greece pic.x.com/cB4HUMVYNx – 7:04 AM
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Jonas Valanciunas is expected to land in Athens to undergo medical tests and extend ongoing talks with Panathinaikos!🔸Greek outlet SDNA first reported on his trip to Greece pic.x.com/cB4HUMVYNx – 7:04 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jonas Valanciunas reportedly expected in Athens today sportando.basketball/en/jonas-valan… – 6:49 AM
Jonas Valanciunas reportedly expected in Athens today sportando.basketball/en/jonas-valan… – 6:49 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
💥 Jonas Valanciunas is expected in Athens today to undergo medical tests and extend talks with Panathinaikos
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 6:43 AM
💥 Jonas Valanciunas is expected in Athens today to undergo medical tests and extend talks with Panathinaikos
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 6:43 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
The state of play in the negotiations between Panathinaikos and Jonas Valanciunas sportando.basketball/en/the-state-o… – 2:42 AM
The state of play in the negotiations between Panathinaikos and Jonas Valanciunas sportando.basketball/en/the-state-o… – 2:42 AM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Personally, I would love to see Jonas Valanciunas compete for a ring with Denver. He was traded to Memphis the year Toronto won it (after giving his heart and soul to the Raptors for 6+ years) and was not awarded one. – 6:00 PM
Personally, I would love to see Jonas Valanciunas compete for a ring with Denver. He was traded to Memphis the year Toronto won it (after giving his heart and soul to the Raptors for 6+ years) and was not awarded one. – 6:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW: Jonas Valanciunas considering exit from NBA.
How it impacts the Nuggets-Kings amid trade agreement
milehighsports.com/report-jonas-v… – 5:55 PM
NEW: Jonas Valanciunas considering exit from NBA.
How it impacts the Nuggets-Kings amid trade agreement
milehighsports.com/report-jonas-v… – 5:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jonas Valanciunas in 13 seasons:
— 13.1 PPG (25.1 MPG)
— 9.3 RPG
— 56.0 FG%
Top 10 in the league in 10/10 games in that stretch. pic.x.com/NCeES7io8b – 5:06 PM
Jonas Valanciunas in 13 seasons:
— 13.1 PPG (25.1 MPG)
— 9.3 RPG
— 56.0 FG%
Top 10 in the league in 10/10 games in that stretch. pic.x.com/NCeES7io8b – 5:06 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jonas Valanciunas reportedly in talks with Panathinaikos sportando.basketball/en/jonas-valan… – 4:48 PM
Jonas Valanciunas reportedly in talks with Panathinaikos sportando.basketball/en/jonas-valan… – 4:48 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Jonas Valanciunas is considering a stunning EuroLeague move and exiting the NBA.
Per BasketNews sources, Valanciunas was lured by Panathinaikos’ multi-year offer.
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basketnews.com/news-227332-jo… – 4:20 PM
Jonas Valanciunas is considering a stunning EuroLeague move and exiting the NBA.
Per BasketNews sources, Valanciunas was lured by Panathinaikos’ multi-year offer.
More
basketnews.com/news-227332-jo… – 4:20 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Jonas Valanciunas is nearing a stunning EuroLeague move and exiting the NBA.
Per BasketNews sources, Valanciunas was lured by Panathinaikos’ multi-year offer.
More
basketnews.com/news-227332-jo… – 3:58 PM
Jonas Valanciunas is nearing a stunning EuroLeague move and exiting the NBA.
Per BasketNews sources, Valanciunas was lured by Panathinaikos’ multi-year offer.
More
basketnews.com/news-227332-jo… – 3:58 PM
More on this storyline
Denver has also tried to land Jonas Valanciunas for the past couple of seasons, HoopsHype has learned. Heading into the upcoming season, Valanciunas is expected to have a big role in the team’s rotation, which would allow the Nuggets to rest Nikola Jokic more during the season. Meanwhile, Valanciunas is expected to address the situation soon, HoopsHype has learned. The Nuggets would unload Dario Saric’s $5.43 million salary off the books for the Nuggets, which is something they’ve tried to do dating back to before the trade deadline last season, league sources said. -via HoopsHype / July 4, 2025
Yossi Gozlan: As Bobby pointed out, the Nuggets could combine the Cameron Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas trades to avoid a first apron hard cap. This would allow them to go above it and use the $5.7 million tax mid-level exception on another big man, should Valanciunas seek a buyout. -via x.com / July 4, 2025
Marc Stein: Is there any hope left, at this point, for Denver to sway Jonas Valančiūnas to stay in the NBA? The Nuggets’ trade with Sacramento remains on course to go through Sunday. Numerous European reports say Valančiūnas is soon traveling to Greece to meet with Panathinaikos officials. -via x.com / July 4, 2025