-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Produces off bench Monday
Jonas Valanciunas notched 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 18 minutes during Monday's 134-106 loss to the Knicks.Alex Sarr continues to struggle on offense, but since the Washington Wizards are going through a rebuilding process, there's not a realistic scenario in which Valanciunas will replace Sarr at center any time soon. The veteran big man is averaging 11.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in his last six outings off the bench.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Logs third double-double Sunday
Jonas Valanciunas supplied 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes in Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Pistons.Valanciunas registered his third double-double of the 2024-25 regular season Sunday, two of which have come over his last three outings. Valanciunas has provided some decent output as the first big man off the Washington Wizards' bench behind 2024 No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr. Valanciunas is averaging 12.2 points on 54.8 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.3 minutes per contest.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Double-doubles off bench
Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 139-130 loss to the Spurs.Valanciunas racked up just his second double-double of the season, logging in excess of 20 minutes for the first time in the past three games. It's been an underwhelming start to his career in Washington, with rumors already swirling regarding his long-term future. As long as he is pushing 20 minutes per night, he should continue to be a nightly double-double threat.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Not starting Sunday
Jonas Valanciunas won't start Sunday's game against the Magic.Valanciunas made a spot start Friday against the Grizzlies but was benched to start the second half in favor of Kyshawn George, who's back in the starting lineup versus Orlando. In six appearances off the bench this season, Valanciunas has averaged 14.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20.6 minutes per game.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting Friday
Jonas Valanciunas is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.The Washington Wizards will opt to go big with Valanciunas in the starting lineup. He totaled seven points, nine rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes in his only other start this season.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Double-doubles in loss
Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and seven assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to Golden State.This was Valanciunas' first double-double of the campaign, as he continues to be the focal point for the second unit. He has only one block to his name through six games, but he's been productive elsewhere with averages of 12.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Well-rounded effort off bench
Jonas Valanciunas registered 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks.Valanciunas entered Washington's starting five Monday against Atlanta, but he retreated to the bench for Wednesday's rematch. His change of role didn't seem to bother him, however, as he put together a well-rounded game while pacing the Washington Wizards' bench in scoring. The veteran center will provide valuable backup minutes behind Alex Sarr and will occasionally enter the starting lineup throughout the 2024-25 regular season.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Coming off bench Wednesday
Jonas Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.Washington will roll with rookie Alex Sarr at center, flanked by the shooting of Kyshawn George and length of Bilal Coulibaly. Valanciunas has logged between 20 and 22 minutes in all three of Washington's contests thus far.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting Monday
Jonas Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup in Monday's matchup against the Hawks, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.The club will opt for its jumbo lineup as the veteran center is slated to replace Carlton Carrington in the starting five. Valanciunas will join Alex Sarr in the frontcourt against Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela. Valanciunas has appeared in two games off the bench, during which he has amassed 28 points and 13 rebounds across 41 total minutes.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Will come off bench Thursday
Jonas 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 Washington 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.