Denver Nuggets stretch Jonas Valanciunas' remaining salary across multiple seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Denver Nuggets are restructuring the contract of Jonas Valanciunas, shifting his remaining $2 million salary for the 2026-27 season into smaller amounts over the next three years. According to league sources, Valanciunas will count for $667,000 against the salary cap for each of those seasons. This move is part of the Nuggets' financial strategy as they approach the upcoming season.
- •Nuggets restructure Valanciunas' contract for better cap management
- •Remaining salary of $2 million shifted over three years
- •New cap hit of $667,000 each season
- •Part of broader financial strategy ahead of new season
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