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Jonas Valanciunas has a $17.6 million player option which he can opt into to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019-20 season. According to Lithuanian basketball journalist Donatas Urbonas, Valanciunas has yet to decide whether he will opt in or not. The 27-year old Lithuanian big man added that the next head coach will […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas says Sarunas Jasikevicius deserves an NBA head coaching job. Per Lithuanian basketball journalist Donatas Urbonas, Valanciunas said that Zalgiris head coach Jasikevicius — who has been on the radar of different NBA teams including the Grizzlies — has what it takes to coach in the NBA level. Memphis asked me […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has a pretty interesting guess on how the Eastern Conference Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and his former team, the Toronto Raptors, will turn out. There has been plenty of hype built around the matchup of forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard. According to Donatas Urbonas of O, Dangau Sportas, […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas believes Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard and Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo “can reach LeBron’s level” if they continue to improve their games. While LeBron James is still universally recognized as the best player in basketball, Leonard, Giannis and Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant are closing in on […]

Jonas Valanciunas was mostly forgotten last season. After acclimating even better than anticipated to a new role coming off the bench for the Toronto Raptors, the veteran center was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies at the deadline in exchange for Marc Gasol, a deal that proved its worth for Nick Nurse’s in the Eastern Conference […]

Jonas Valanciunas was impressive for the Memphis Grizzlies over the past two months, and he’s making it clear he wants to return to the team next season: "My priority is Memphis." Jonas Valanciunas on approaching contract option this summer. https://t.co/UmA9gx8leG — Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) April 11, 2019 Jonas Valanciunas was part of the trade that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the remainder of the season with a right ankle injury. Valanciunas suffered the injury on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Medical update for @memgrizz center Jonas Valanciunas: pic.twitter.com/8o1eB4eFqt — Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) April 1, 2019 The Grizzlies have five games left […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas sustained a right ankle injury during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, one that knocked him from the contest. He underwent X-rays which came back negative, which is an encouraging sign, but he’ll still undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury, per Michael Wallace […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas spoiled the Houston Rockets’ comeback by nailing the game-winning free throw in overtime. The Grizzlies entered the fourth quarter with a 19-point lead over the Rockets. But they very well knew that a comeback led by James Harden was about to ensue. The reigning MVP drained 3-pointer after 3-pointer. Gerald Green, […]

If the Washington Wizards are going to put together a late-season playoff push, they will need a lot of things to go right. That certainly includes the continued health of their top players especially Bradley Beal. But the team suffered a huge injury scare on Saturday night. In the third quarter of their game against […]

The Memphis Grizzlies put in quite an effort on Friday night, as they were able to score an upset against the Utah Jazz, 114-104. Following his team’s victory, Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas acknowledged that the team chemistry is still not at the level they want for it to be, but that they continue to […]

Big man Jonas Valanciunas has been cleared to make his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night when they take on the San Antonio Spurs, according to Grizzlies beat writer Michael Wallace. Valanciunas needed to be cleared through the immigration process in order to officially join the Grizzlies. Memphis acquired Valanciunas in a trade deadline […]

Jeremy Lin is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors and will wear No. 17. However, before he chose his number, the guard texted former Raptor and current Memphis Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas if it was okay for him to wear No. 17. Valanciunas wore No. 17 with the Raptors. The center, who was a […]

Jonas Valanciunas was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the trade deadline last Thursday in a deal that sent Marc Gasol to the Raptors, but Valanciunas’ transition to Memphis hasn’t been easy thus far. The big man has not yet been cleared to join the Grizzlies, failing to go through […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be missing the services of newly acquired center Jonas Valanciunas when they go up against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Grizzlies reporter Mike Wallace, the big man is dealing with some immigration issues. New Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas won’t be available tonight vs Pelicans. Hearing routine Immigration paperwork processing couldn’t […]

Marc Gasol is on the move after all – just not to the team anyone anticipated. In a shocking bit of deadline-day drama, the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies are finalizing a deal that will send the three-time All-Star north of the border, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Grizzlies will get Jonas […]

Toronto Raptors talent Jonas Valanciunas has been in the midst of trade rumors during the past few weeks and most-recently involved in a point-guard-and-center swap alongside teammate Kyle Lowry for the Memphis Grizzlies duo of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. The 7-footer has grown used to hearing his name around the trade deadline, but would […]

Raptors big man Jonas Valanciunas has been sidelined since December 12th due to a finger injury, but it sounds like he’s recovered enough to make his return for Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Blake Murphy of The Athletic confirmed the news on Thursday morning: Valanciunas will return tonight https://t.co/zc531tde9q — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) […]

The Toronto Raptors trade offer of Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol did not appeal to the Memphis Grizzlies, lacking the youth they expected in return. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, the Grizzlies wanted a player like OG Anunoby in return to make the trade happen — a […]

With the NBA trade deadline inching closer, the Toronto Raptors are surprisingly trying to get involved in some big-name acquisitions. According to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer, the Raptors have called the Memphis Grizzlies and inquired about acquiring stars Mike Conley and Marc Gasol in a trade. Per Fischer, the Raptors have reportedly […]

It’s been easy for casual NBA fans to overlook Jonas Valanciunas this season. The Toronto Raptors center is coming off the bench for the first time in his career, and has been surpassed in the organization’s player hierarchy by All-Star wing Kawhi Leonard and ever-improving forward Pascal Siakam. But Valanciunas has acquitted himself well for […]

Toronto Raptors big man Jonas Valanciunas has been sidelined for over a month due to a broken thumb he suffered during a win over the Golden State Warriors in mid-December. However, the center may be nearing his return. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, Valanciunas has been cleared for full contact and went through a […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas is now slated to return from a left thumb injury around the All-Star break, according to a team release via ESPN’s Tim Bontemps: The injury to Jonas Valanciunas’ left thumb continues to heal and his condition continues to improve. Valanciunas is now wearing a splint for basketball activities only, and […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Jonas Valanciunas is trying to keep his spirits up after dislocating his left thumb. Jonas Valanciunas underwent surgery on Thursday and will be out for at least four weeks. The big man suffered the injury Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors when Draymond Green hit his hand hard while trying to […]

The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they will be without Jonas Valanciunas for at least four weeks after undergoing surgery on his dislocated thumb. Valanciunas will be in a cast for those four weeks and then be re-evaluated after that timeframe. Valanciunas dislocated his left thumb on a play when he was tied up with Golden […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas did not seem very pleased after he dislocated his left thumb in Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Valanciunas suffered the injury early in the second quarter after the ball was knocked away by Warriors star Draymond Green, which caused the 7-footer to hit the ground in a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are suddenly in a funk, as they have now lost all of their last three games, which included Tuesday’s defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors at home, 122-114. For Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green, he could ease the disappointment of that loss by reminiscing the moment he dunked the ball all […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the best teams in the NBA early on in the 2018-19 season. But there are cracks in the armor starting to show. While the Raptors haven’t had any trouble scoring the ball, it’s their defense where the issues rest. Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard have been marvelous, but what has happened to Jonas […]

The Toronto Raptors have no apparent plans to put big man Jonas Valanciunas on the trade block, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Jonas Valanciunas is making $16.5 million this season and has a player-option worth $17.6 million for the 2019-20 season. Through six games this season, Valanciunas is averaging 12.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists […]

Most franchises have been busy stockpiling their teams with talent and assets, although the NBA arms race will near a brief end as teams try to already finalize their roster spots for training camp. Most franchises have been busy stockpiling their teams with talent and assets, although the NBA arms race will near a brief […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas will not be attending the FIBA qualifiers this year. Instead, he will be returning to Toronto to get a head start in training camp, along with other Raptors. Lithuanian basketball journalist Donatas Urbonas broke the news via Twitter. Valanciunas is heading back to Toronto on Sep 15. Raptors asked him to […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas has had most of the offseason to process the change of direction by the front office, as DeMar DeRozan in a Raptors uniform is no longer a reality. Yet the 7-footer won’t place blame on either side, despite the new San Antonio Spurs star’s claims that he was blindsided by […]

The Toronto Raptors added a familiar face to their roster when they signed center Greg Monroe to a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. That face is especially familiar for starter Jonas Valanciunas, who went toe-to-toe with the lefty during the 2017 playoffs, including coming face-to-face during an on-court altercation. Monroe hasn’t forgotten the incident, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams has a book out right now, and based on the excerpts that have already been released, one could tell that it’s packed with tasty details and interesting info about the life Adams on and off the court. Among those passages is an interesting and hilarious story by Adams […]

The Toronto Raptors are entertaining the idea of splitting up their frontcourt tandem of Serge Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. Even after a season and a half, the Raptors are not sold on the Ibaka-Valanciunas pairing, according to team sources, believing both are better suited playing centre at this […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

The Toronto Raptors will see a slew of moves this offseason after former head coach Dwane Casey was sacked after getting swept out of the playoffs, allowing for the Nick Nurse regime to begin. Nurse’s post is expected to be just the first of transactions the team makes in the summer, as this core has […]

It is no secret that the Toronto Raptors could potentially make some substantial changes to their roster. As a result, center Jonas Valanciunas has arrived at the forefront of trade rumors given new head coach Nick Nurse’s affinity for running small-ball. However, that does not seem to be the case. According to Sean Deveney of […]

It’s hard to imagine that a NBA team with the best record in its conference is not considered the favorite to go to the Finals. Unfortunately, this is the reality for the Toronto Raptors. Even though they have secured the number one spot in the East for the first time in franchise history, their bid for […]