Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Plays just eight minutes
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Valanciunas totaled two points (0-4 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across eight minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 loss to Oklahoma City.
With Domantas Sabonis playing both games of this back-to-back set with an average of 35.0 minutes, there isn't much room for Valanciunas to produce much fantasy value. Over his last two games, Valanciunas has averaged a mere 10.5 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Sliding to bench vs. Boston
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Valanciunas won't start in Monday's game against the Celtics.
Domantas Sabonis will return from a three-game absence due to a sprained right ankle Monday, pushing Valanciunas back to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 19.0 minutes per game over his last five outings (three starts).
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Logs 18 points in loss
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Valanciunas provided 18 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 loss to the Bucks.
Although Valanciunas' work in place of Domantas Sabonis (ankle) has been steady, his totals are far below what's needed to replace the All-Star. The team is 1-2 since Sabonis went down, and they suffered through a 2-4 slump when he missed six games earlier in the month. Increased production will be needed from Valanciunas as the Kings struggle to earn a playoff berth.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Posts double-double in start
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Valanciunas provided 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 win over the Cavaliers.
Valanciunas made his way back into the first unit in the absence of Domantas Sabonis (ankle), pacing the team in rebounds while posting a double-double. With Sabonis slated to miss the next few games, fantasy managers should make sure Valanciunas isn't floating around waiver wires. The veteran big man has now started seven games for the Kings, averaging 12.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 26.4 minutes as a member of the first unit.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Swats three shots in win
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Valanciunas finished with eight points (4-5 FG), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 16 minutes during Monday's 132-122 win over Memphis.
Domantas Sabonis suffered a right ankle injury during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Grizzlies and left for good after 12 minutes. It's unclear if Sabonis will miss the upcoming back-to-back set that begins Wednesday, but Valanciunas could be asked to step up if Sacramento's franchise center is unable to go. In 18 total starts this season, Valanciunas holds averages of 12.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Shifts to bench against Suns
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Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game the Suns.
With Domantas Sabonis returning from a hamstring strain Friday, it's not surprising to see Valanciunas shift back to the second unit. Over nine outings off the bench since joining the Kings, the veteran big man has averaged 8.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 16.0 minutes.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Limited run in loss Thursday
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Valanciunas closed with five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 14 minutes during Thursday's 130-104 loss to Golden State.
The big man struggled on the offensive end while receiving the starting nod for the sixth consecutive contest due to Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) being sidelined. During that six-game span, Valanciunas has averaged 12.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 blocks across 26.7 minutes per contest. However, the 32-year-old played only 14 minutes Thursday, as Trey Lyles (22 minutes) received a slight uptick in playing time in the second unit.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Pulls down 17 rebounds
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Valanciunas had nine points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Sunday's 111-110 overtime loss to the Clippers.
Making another start for the injured Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), Valanciunas matched his season-high mark of 17 rebounds. Over his last four starts, Valanciunas has turned up the heat with averages of 14.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes. Meanwhile, Sabonis remains day-to-day for the Kings.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Logs 15/12 double-double
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Valanciunas accumulated 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Friday's 127-109 win over San Antonio.
The Kings have managed to go 2-1 without Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), due in large part to Valanciunas' solid play under the basket. He's logged three double-doubles over the past four games and should be added in all fantasy formats while Sabonis is sidelined.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Records double-double in loss
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Valanciunas finished with 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to Denver.
Valanciunas made a bigger impact in his second start, helping to ease the loss felt by Domantas Sabonis' (hamstring) absence. The Kings will need consistent support from the veteran center as they try to fill the noticeable gap in production, and Wednesday's line shows that he is more than capable.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting vs. Dallas
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Valanciunas is starting Monday's game against the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Valanciunas will enter the starting lineup at center due to the absence of Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), who will remain out for at least one week. Valanciunas should be the top candidate to eat up minutes at center until Sabonis is cleared to return.
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Kings' Jonas Valanciunas: Makes most of Sabonis' absence
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Valanciunas finished Saturday's 113-103 win over the Rockets with 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and four steals in 30 minutes.
Valanciunas had to play a bigger role than expected since Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) left the contest in the early stages of the first quarter, but he thrived in an expanded role and posted an impressive line. This was his first double-double since joining the Kings, and while he's averaging 8.4 points and 6.1 boards per contest since the trade, Valanciunas could be in line for a more significant role at center if Sabonis is forced to miss time.
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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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