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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Strong line in win
Jonas Valanciunas closed with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Thursday's 136-105 win over the Kings.The Denver Nuggets blew the Kings out early, so Nikola Jokic was able to call it a night after 29 minutes. Valanciunas feasted in garbage time as a result, once again showcasing his per-minute upside.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Strong showing in limited minutes
Jonas Valanciunas ended with eight points (4-7 FG), seven rebounds and two assists across 11 minutes during Monday's 131-121 loss to Dallas.Valanciunas has done a fine job backing up Nikola Jokic, averaging 8.2 points and 4.8 rebounds across just 12.6 minutes this season. His fantasy floor is very limited, as he hardly ever sees the court at the same time as Jokic.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Modest role continues
Jonas Valanciunas provided six points (3-6 FG), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 125-115 victory over the Grizzlies.Valanciunas played fewer than 15 minutes for the fifth time in the past seven games, serving as the backup to Nikola Jokic. While his skill set sets him up to be one of the more reliable backup centers in the league, the opportunity for him to step up is simply not there. Barring an injury to Jokic, expect to see Valanciunas locked into a 15-minute role moving forward.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Drops 14 points in 16 minutes
Jonas Valanciunas racked up 14 points (4-5 FG, 6-6 FT) and seven rebounds over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 125-118 victory over the Pelicans.Valanciunas bounced back from a dismal performance Monday, making all six free-throw attempts and four of five field-goal attempts en route to 14 points Thursday. While it appears Valanciunas' role hinges largely on whether superstar Nikola Jokic plays in the fourth quarter, he should still be monitored should Jokic miss any time.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Scores 10 points in 15 minutes
Jonas Valanciunas supplied 10 points (3-8 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 win over the Kings.Valanciunas continues to provide Denver with ample production as the backup center, averaging 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds through the first 10 games of the season. While he is one of the more reliable second-string centers in the league, he would need Nikola Jokic to miss time to have a shot at delivering standard league value.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Blocks two shots in win
Jonas Valanciunas supplied eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 12 minutes during Monday's 130-124 win over the Kings.Valanciunas has his role solidified as Nikola Jokic's backup, averaging 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.2 steals over 12.0 minutes. Valanciunas' only path to seeing more playing time would be in the event of injury or absence.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Scores 12 in 13 minutes
Jonas Valanciunas supplied 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes during Saturday's 133-111 win over the Suns.Valanciunas didn't play heavy minutes but was active when on the floor, finishing in double figures and tying for the third-most shot attempts on the team while making his presence felt on the glass. The veteran big man isn't challenging superstar Nikola Jokic for the starting job anytime soon, but Valanciunas has been a steady and productive contributor in his backup role so far this season.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Plays well off bench
Jonas Valanciunas produced eight points (4-5 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 12 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime loss to the Warriors.As well as Valanciunas played, his workload was pretty disappointing. There's been some talk about Valanciunas sharing the floor with Nikola Jokic in "certain situations," but it's hard to imagine that happening often. Valanciunas' fantasy appeal is likely going to be limited to deeper leagues for the time being.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting Friday
Jonas Valanciunas is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Thunder, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.The Denver Nuggets will be resting most of their regular starters, so Valanciunas will get the starting nod at center over Nikola Jokic. Valanciunas figures to have a steady role as the main big off the bench once the Nuggets open their regular season against the Warriors on Oct. 23.
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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Near double-double off bench
Jonas Valanciunas delivered 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and an assist in 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 102-94 preseason win over the Clippers.He also committed four turnovers and five fouls, but it was still an effective performance from Valanciunas. Having the 33-year-old big man on the roster could allow the Denver Nuggets to ease up on Nikola Jokic's workload a bit during the regular season, but after Valanciunas averaged a career-low 18.8 minutes per game over 81 regular-season contests last season between Washington and Sacramento, he isn't likely to see his usage increase in Denver.
Jonas Valanciunas
#17 C / Denver Nuggets / EXP: 13YRS Height: 6-11 Weight: 265 lb Age: 33 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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