The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas ahead of a $10 million contract guarantee, as reported by Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto and ESPN’s Shams Charania. Acquired last offseason from the Sacramento Kings to back up three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, Valanciunas fell out of the rotation and did not contribute during the playoffs. The Nuggets recently signed veteran center Marvin Bagley to a one-year deal, likely positioning him as Jokić’s primary backup for the upcoming season.
