Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Will come off bench Thursday

Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

The veteran big man will come off the bench in the Wizards' season opener, as the coaching staff has decided to go with Alex Sarr and Kyle Kuzma in the frontcourt. Still, Valanciunas should see considerable minutes off the bench against an experienced Boston team.