Knicks target Jonas Valanciunas as veteran center option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The New York Knicks are in talks to add veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, previously sought by the Los Angeles Lakers. After being waived by the Denver Nuggets, Valanciunas is seen as a potential fit behind starting center Karl-Anthony Towns and backup Andre Drummond. Reports indicate that the Knicks viewed Valanciunas favorably during the 2024 offseason, and his signing could bolster their center depth. With the Lakers shifting focus to other players, New York appears to have an opportunity for a competitive bid for the 34-year-old.
- •Knicks pursue Jonas Valanciunas after Nuggets waive him
- •Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds last season
- •Previously targeted by Lakers for their center position
- •Knicks position their lineup with Towns and Drummond at center
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks linked to Lakers' former $157 million veteran center target
"The New York Knicks are reportedly pursuing a 34-year-old veteran big man whom the Los Angeles Lakers previously targeted.
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