Valančiūnas, who has two years remaining on the deal he signed with the Sacramento Kings last offseason, has reportedly been pursued by Greek team Panathinaikos for a potential return to pro hoops in Europe. The Nuggets intend to have Valančiūnas honor his NBA contract, however, per ESPN.

The Denver Nuggets received glowing praise this past week when they acquired center Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings, finally