Jonas Valanciunas Put On The Trading Block?
11 months agoNew Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas could be on the move this offseason. Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reports that the 31-year-old is available in trade talks as the Pelicans seek "more mobile, rim-protecting big men". Valanciunas handled just 24.9 minutes per game last season, his lowest since 2018-2019. New Orleans could also be looking to clear up the paint on both ends of the floor to accommodate for slashing phenom Zion Williamson. Considering Valanciunas holds an expiring contract, it's not surprising to hear the glass-cleaning big man be dispensable this summer. Even so, "JV" managed to average a double-double with 14.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in the Big Easy last season despite limited court time.
Source: Jake Fischer - Yahoo Sports
Source: Jake Fischer - Yahoo Sports