Report: Kings trade Valanciunas to Nuggets for Saric

The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Valanciunas is a former top-five draft pick of the Toronto Raptors.

The Kings acquired the big man from the Washington Wizards in February. He averaged 10.4 points, 7.7 boards, and two assists across 81 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.

Valanciunas is under contract through 2026-27, but the second season on his deal is non-guaranteed.

Saric played sparingly during his lone season in the Mile High City, tallying 3.5 points and 3.1 boards in 13.1 minutes across 16 appearances.

The ex-lottery pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.