"First time we have our backup with a similar skillset to Nikola Jokic" – David Adelman sees Jonas Valanciunas as a perfect fit for the Nuggets originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the more active teams in this NBA offseason. In fact, the Nuggets didn't even wait until the offseason to begin making

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.

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, eligible as of Tuesday for a contract extension, will wait until next summer to negotiate a new deal, the Denver Post and ESPN reported.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets failed to reach an extension, sparking wild speculation, including a surprise Pistons connection.

The Denver Nuggets have made it clear that they are doing all they can this offseason to build a championship contender around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic,

The Denver Nuggets didn't flinch at completing their trade for center Jonas Valanciunas, even if he wants to return to Europe.

The Nuggets intend to hold Jonas Valanciunas to his NBA contract commitment despite his reported interest in an offer to return to the EuroLeague, a league source confirmed to The Denver Post on