Nuggets Stretch Valanciunas' Salary to Manage Cap Space
The Denver Nuggets are stretching the remaining $2 million of Jonas Valanciunas' salary for the 2026-27 season over three years, paying about $667,000 annually. This reduces their cap hit for the upcoming season, a move made possible because his contract was non-guaranteed. The decision reflects the team's strategy to manage finances while moving on from the veteran center.
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The Nuggets' decision to waive Valanciunas in July was rooted in the non-guaranteed structure of his $10 million deal. By stretching the remaining $2 million owed, Denver spreads that dead money across three seasons, reducing their immediate salary obligations for the 2026
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