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Nuggets Lose Valanciunas for a Month

Published January 2, 2026, 08:21

The Denver Nuggets are facing further problems with their centers… Following Nikola Jokic’s injury and expected absence for at least a month, the Nuggets will also be without Jonas Valanciunas for a similar period. He sustained a right hamstring strain in the last game against the Toronto Raptors and, according to the Colorado team, his condition will be re-evaluated in four weeks! Valanciunas averaged 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists this season in 33 games.