Denver7 Sports' Lionel Bienvenu and Bradey King break down the biggest headlines in Denver sports, from the global courtship of Jonas Valanciunas to the Rox keeping it in the family in the MLB Draft.

The Denver Nuggets thought they had finally found an ideal backup center for Nikola Jokic when they were able to convince the Sacramento Kings to trade Jonas Valanciunas for Dario Saric. It was a brilliant trade to give them a rotational-level player, especially considering that Saric couldn't crack into the rotation at all.

In an appearance on ESPN’s Summer League broadcast, Adelman shared his belief that Valanciunas can operate as a point center for Denver next season, replicating some of Nikola Jokic’s role as a hub for the offense.

While the Denver Nuggets traded away Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets, the team also made a few key additions that could be going under the radar. The Nuggets would add Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cam Johnson to the team as lateral moves, with the two discussing why they were targeted in the first place.

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams so far in the 2025 NBA offseason, making some big moves in free agency and on the trade market. The N

Denver Nuggets Receive Positive News About Nikola Jokic's Backup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As NBA teams continue to finalize their rosters for the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets find themselves navigating more than just salary‐cap waters.