# Nuggets' Valanciunas Decision: Cost vs. Production

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Podcast: [Denver Nuggets News Today| 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/denver-nuggets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550739)
Published: 2026-05-24T00:07:51+00:00
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## Resource

The Denver Nuggets are weighing the pros and cons of retaining veteran center Jonas Valanciunas. Hes on a ten million dollar deal thats not guaranteed for next year, and while hes open to returning, his contract could be a potential area for cost-cutting due to the teams financial situation. Valanciunas, who played in sixty-five games last season, is looking forward to next season and believes the team can achieve better results. The Nuggets will likely decide his future as they work through their offseason roster moves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/de2224ed50eb9dc7

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