After much speculation, it appears the Denver Nuggets will indeed have an experienced and intriguing center to back up superstar Nikola Jokic next season. Despite being heavily linked to Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, Jonas Valanciunas is declaring his allegiance to the team that is currently paying his salary.

“I want to clear the air about my playing situation next season now that Denver has made their decision to keep me,” the Lithuanian big man told BasketNews.com's Donatas Urbonas. “The idea of playing for Panathinaikos, closer to home, was very exciting to me, but that will have to wait. I am fully committed to honoring my contract with the Nuggets this season and will give it my all to compete for a championship.”

This is huge news for a Denver team that handpicked Valanci

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