Nuggets ignore Greek quotations to continue to complete the deal for Valan, he wants to leave and can only announce his retirement

The Nuggets' several operations in this offseason have been recognized. The league predicts the odds of the championship next season, and the Nuggets have reached the second in the league, second only to the Thunder. But now there is a change, that is, Valan wants to go back to Europe to play. The reason is very simple, Europe gives a lot!

Panasinakos offered Valan a three-year contract of 12 million euros, equivalent to US$14.1 million, and this was a post-tax offer. Valan has two years and 23.4 million left in the NBA contract, 13.4 million US dollars next season, and only about 4.2 million after paying tax. In addition, his contract is not guaranteed in the 26-27 season.

So, you will know the choice after just counting it. Valan said that he could give up his next salary and go to Europe to play basketball.

But now there is news from the Nuggets that the management ignored Valan's application to Europe and wanted to continue to complete the deal with him and let him play a substitute for Jokic next season. According to famous reporter Marc Stein, "Although the Greek giants have offered a offer to Valan, the Nuggets are still determined to complete the deal, hoping that he can stay with the Nuggets to continue playing in the NBA. If the Nuggets insist on not letting Valan leave, Valan will not be able to obtain the permission of the International Blue League, and thus cannot play in Europe."

If the Nuggets insist on not letting him go, what way can Valan play in Europe? In fact, there are still some, just to directly announce your retirement from the NBA, so that the Nuggets will have no reason to keep him. However, after announcing their retirement, they will not be able to play in the NBA in the future. But Valan is already 33 years old. He has been playing in Europe for three years and is almost at the age of retirement, so it doesn't matter. The Kings are sure to continue to complete the deal, because through the swap between Valan and Salic, the Kings can save 5 million and use the full 14.1 million non-luxury tax middle class special case to sign Sloder, and can form a complete lineup with a total salary below the luxury tax next season.

Of course, if Valan announces his retirement as the king, can he save more? Isn't there any need to trade?

Varan played in the NBA for 13 years and played 81 games with the Kings last season, starting 21 of which, averaging 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He has played for five NBA teams in his career, namely the Raptors, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Wizards and Kings.

Summary: If you go to Europe, you will have more money, less work (fewer games), have a high status, can compete for the championship, and be close to home. If you stay in the Nuggets, you will be a substitute. Maybe you have to take the blame, so Valan's choice is very understandable.

I feel that there is no need for both sides to be so stalemate. Since Valan is not here, I will let him go generously, and the Nuggets are not finding nothing. If Valan gave up his salary for the next two years, the Nuggets will have a full middle-class special of 14.1 million, which is not counted in the luxury tax. You can use this 14.1 million to sign a substitute center for Jokic. However, there are not many centers in the free market now, and only Horford, who promises to go to the Warriors, isn’t this kind of interception a bit unauthentic?

The Bucks and the Nuggets are all in various operations, with the obvious purpose, which is to express their attitude to Letters and Jokic. The team is willing to change and strengthen, and hope they can continue to stay. These two super giants who are just playing face the issue of renewal in the summer of 2026, and maybe it is a earthquake-level transaction. Some wealthy families in the alliance are now still holding back. Isn’t it just for the possibility of trading next year?

Nuggets' new management operations this year are still remarkable, it depends on what operations will continue to be brought in next!