Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Small role in Sactown debut
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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.
The veteran center was acquired from the Wizards on Wednesday and wasted little time 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.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Available to play
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Valanciunas (recently traded) is available for Thursday's game against Portland, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
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.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Traded to Sacramento
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The Wizards traded Valanciunas on Wednesday to the Kings in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
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.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Hauls in 17 boards vs. Charlotte
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Double-double in Saturday's win
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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.
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 contribute.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Struggles shooting as starter
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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.
Valanciunas once again got the starting nod Thursday while Alex Sarr (ankle) remains out. Valanciunas struggled to find his shot in the outing but led the 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.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting Wednesday sans Sarr
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Valanciunas will start in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Double-double off bench
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Valanciunas provided 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 loss to the Kings.
Valanciunas recorded his first double-double since Jan. 8, and this was the first time he notched a double-double off the bench since late December. The veteran big man remains a solid contributor in the second unit for the Wizards, though his upside will remain fairly limited in this role. He's averaging 11.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.6 steals per game since the beginning of January.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Shifts back to bench
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Valanciunas will come off the bench Friday against the Bulls.
After starting against the 76ers on Wednesday in place of rookie Alexandre Sarr (illness), Valanciunas will come off the bench Friday against Chicago. The veteran big man had a rough outing as a starter, committing eight turnovers in the loss to Philadelphia. He's averaging 11.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor and 20 percent from beyond the arc this season.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Struggles with turnovers in start
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Valanciunas ended Wednesday's 109-103 loss to Philadelphia with 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes.
Starting for rookie first-rounder Alexandre Sarr (illness) against a 76ers team without Joel Embiid (foot), Valanciunas double-doubled for the 10th time this season but struggled with a game-high eight turnovers. The veteran big man has now started eight games for the Wizards in 2024-25, averaging 14.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.8 steals in 25.1 minutes as a member of Washington's first unit. If Sarr isn't feeling well enough to play in Friday's game against the Bulls, Valanciunas would be in line to once again make a spot start at center and experience a sizable boost in fantasy appeal.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Steps into starting lineup
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Valanciunas is in Wednesday's starting lineup against the 76ers.
The veteran big man will hold down the fort at center in the absence of rookie first-rounder Alexandre Sarr (illness) on Wednesday. Valanciunas has averaged 14.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 blocks in 25.6 minutes over seven games as a starter this season, so he's certainly in line for a short-term boost in fantasy value against Philadelphia.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Solid outing in blowout loss
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Valanciunas supplied 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 loss to the Rockets.
The veteran big man finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Corey Kispert (23 points) in the blowout loss. Valanciunas has played a muted role throughout the season with the Wizards prioritizing Alexandre Sarr's development, and Valanciunas will likely continue to hover around the 20-minute mark. The 32-year-old has reached double-digit points in three of his last five games, and during that five-game span, he has shot 60.0 percent from the floor in 21.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Muted performance in loss
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Valanciunas supplied six points (3-5 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 loss to the Pelicans.
Alexandre Sarr had one of his best games of the season, and it's clear the Wizards will be prioritizing his development going forward. Valanciunas has been very productive in the minutes he's been getting this season, but a potential trade could be good for his fantasy upside.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Solid outing against Knicks
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Valanciunas closed Monday's 126-106 loss to the Knicks with 22 points (10-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 21 minutes.
Valanciunas' effort wasn't enough to lift Washington to victory in the rematch against New York. The veteran center continues to be a force for the Wizards off the bench, as he's scored 14 or more points and grabbed eight rebounds or more in three straight games.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Double-doubles in spot start
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Valanciunas finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 123-105 loss to the Thunder.
Valacinuas stepped into the starting lineup after Alexandre Sarr was ruled out due to a back injury. To no one's surprise, Valanciunas delivered a vintage performance, recording his first double-double in over two weeks. It's been a frustrating season for Valanciunas, coming off the bench as the Wizards lean heavily into their youth. At this point, it seems that he would need a trade to have any chance at playing a consistent 20-minute role. Even then, he would likely be moving to another backup role, assuming he is shipped to a contending team.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting Monday
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Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Thunder.
With Alexandre Sarr (back) sidelined, Valanciunas will slide into the starting five. The veteran big man has started in six games thus far, during which he has averaged 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 blocks across 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Efficient off bench
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Valanciunas closed with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 123-114 victory over the Hornets.
With Alexandre Sarr returning to the starting lineup, Valanciunas has received a decreased role as Washington's backup center. Valanciunas is averaging 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 25.0 minutes across his six starts compared to 10.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 17.7 minutes across his 19 appearances coming off the bench.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Moves to bench Friday
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Valanciunas will come off the bench in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.
With Alexandre Sarr (back) reclaiming his starting spot in the frontcourt alongside Justin Champagnie, Valanciunas will retreat to the bench. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 15.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks across 23.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Records double-double in loss
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Valanciunas supplied 20 points (8-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
Valanciunas' veteran presence plays a role for the rebuilding Wizards, but the team continues to lose. He scored at least 20 points and recorded a double-double in each game during Washington's weekend back-to-back set, including a season-high 14 boards Sunday against Memphis and a season-high five blocks against Denver on Saturday.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Dominates in paint Saturday
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Valanciunas chipped in 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and five blocks across 32 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 win over the Nuggets.
It was a season-best effort by Valanciunas, who registered a season-high five blocks and his first 20-point, 10-rebound double-double of the season while starting at center for the absent Alex Sarr (back) on Saturday. Valanciunas' excellent showing down low may have been overshadowed by Nikola Jokic's career-high 56 points for the Nuggets on the other side, but fantasy managers should be pleased with the former's box score despite his five turnovers. Valanciunas has now made five starts for the Wizards, averaging 14.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in 25.4 minutes per contest while shooting 56.9 percent from the floor as a starter. The veteran big man should play a more pronounced role once again if Sarr remains out Sunday, albeit in a tough matchup with a Grizzlies squad that ranks seventh in the NBA in defensive efficiency rating (108.6).
