New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas finished Wednesday's heavy 124-92 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 as the team's top scorer, netting 19 points in 23 minutes on 8-for-14 shooting. The Lithuanian big man had an incredible start to the contest, scoring all of New Orleans' first 11 points. A Herbert Jones triple broke Valanciunas' scoring run at the 7:58 mark in the first quarter. After gobbling up 20 rebounds in Game 1, Valanciunas settled for seven boards this time, adding two assists...

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (illness) is questionable for Thursday's battle with the Cavaliers. He's one of three Pelicans players who find themselves on the injury report with an illness. New Orleans' frontcourt could be very shorthanded for the matchup, as Zion Williamson (illness) is also among the players with a question mark, and Cody Zeller's (ankle) status is uncertain due to an injury. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could be poised for a busy night if the health issues don't...

Team Lithuania center Jonas Valanciunas posted a strong outing to help with the effort to take down the favored Team USA on Sunday. The veteran big man posted 12 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks while shooting 4-for-6 from the floor and knocking down his only three of the game. Lithuania pulled off the shocking upset with a lopsided rebounding advantage and a huge first quarter which propelled their lead the rest of the game.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has been in trade rumors all summer, with the team reportedly looking to move on from him due to his defensive shortcomings, but it now appears that there won't be a break-up after all. The Lithuanian giant will continue as the Pelicans' starting center, writes William Guillory of The Athletic in his mailbag column. According to Guillory, New Orleans was looking to replace Valanciunas with Cleveland's Jarrett Allen and was also interested in ...

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is eligible for a contract extension after signing one in 2021 for two years. In an interview with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Valanciunas stated, "And I want to stay longer there. I like the New Orleans group. I'm ready to go and do it." Until injuries derailed the season, the Pelicans were at the top of the Western Conference early last year. The Lithuanian big man has spent two seasons in New Orleans so far and has averaged 15.9 points, 10.8 ...

According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for an upgrade at the center position, meaning Jonas Valanciunas' days on the team are likely numbered. "With Valanciunas heading into the final year of his deal, the Pels have been sniffing around for other options in recent months," Guillory wrote. "There have been rumors of them exploring potential deals for Jarrett Allen or Isaiah Stewart, but nothing has materialized quite yet." Valanciunas has put up solid ...

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas could be on the move this offseason. Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reports that the 31-year-old is available in trade talks as the Pelicans seek "more mobile, rim-protecting big men". Valanciunas handled just 24.9 minutes per game last season, his lowest since 2018-2019. New Orleans could also be looking to clear up the paint on both ends of the floor to accommodate for slashing phenom Zion Williamson. Considering Valanciunas holds an expiring ...

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas recently mentioned that he would like to remain with the organization. He continued by saying the two of them have discussed an extension, but Valanciunas knows this offseason isn't easy for New Orleans. The Pelicans have multiple key players that need to be extended, so Valanciunas might not be at the top of the list. Regardless, it sounds like the big man is open to staying in New Orleans long term. He still has one-year left under his current ...

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas had fun against the Clippers Saturday with a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double in 28 minutes in a 122-114 win. He nailed his only three-point attempt and shot 10-for-18 overall from the field, adding one block on the defensive end. Valanciunas now has a double-double in nine of his last 10 games, and he boasts 42 of them in total for the season, which puts him fifth in the league. The 30-year-old hit a bit of a rough patch early last month, but he ...

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas looked unstoppable during Thursday's victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The big man took full advantage of the Hornets being shorthanded during this game. He finished with 20 points, 19 rebounds, and three assists in 34 minutes of action. Valanciunas fell one rebound shy of his seventh game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in his career. Despite that, Valanciunas has recorded a double-double in five of his last six games. He has providing ...