Panathinaikos considers plan B as Nuggets, NBA pressure Valanciunas

13/07/202522:23

Valanciunas

Strong pressure from the Denver Nuggets and the NBA complicates Jonas Valanciunas’ potential move to Panathinaikos. Greek club weighs alternatives

According to SDNA, the Denver Nuggets and the NBA are pressuring Jonas Valanciunas to honor his contract, halting his possible move to Panathinaikos. The Greek team had received a verbal agreement from the player.

Despite ongoing discussions, the NBA reportedly intervened to prevent a precedent-setting EuroLeague transfer. Denver remains firm, while Valanciunas appears trapped by the circumstances.

Panathinaikos is now considering a Plan B, while the situation has sparked interest from other NBA players willing to explore a move to the Greek powerhouse.

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