# Valančiūnas Reunion or New Chapter | NBA News

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Published: 2026-07-10T13:49:43+00:00
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## Resource

Jonas Valančiūnas, the veteran center recently cut by the Denver Nuggets, could be headed back to New Orleans — or to a contender like the Knicks or Lakers. After a solid stint with the Pelicans where he anchored their rebounding and dominated the paint, his departure left a glaring defensive void. Now, with Denver freeing up cap space and Valančiūnas still owed millions, the Pelicans face a tough choice: bring back their former cornerstone or pivot toward younger, faster bigs — especially as they’ve already signed DeAndre Jordan. The future looks uncertain, but one thing’s clear: Valančiūnas’ return might not fit the Pelicans’ new direction — even if it feels like home. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/7271867522b1db6c

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