The Knicks already brought in Andre Drummond to help make up for the loss of two of their big men this offseason, and it appears they could be targeting another veteran.
According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, Jonas Valanciunas is among centers on the team’s radar as they look to continue filling out their roster.
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Valanciunas, of course, was waived by the Nuggets on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old big man will become available in free agency once he clears waivers.
As per Begley, New York previously showed interest in Valanciunas when he hit the open market in 2024.
He ended up joining the Wizards as part of a sign-and-trade, then was dealt to Sacramento, where he spent one season before being moved again to Denver last summer.
Valanciunas produced 8.7 points and 5.1 boards as their backup center during the regular season, but ended up falling out of the rotation during the playoffs.
Bringing him in along with Drummond to backup All-Star starter Karl-Anthony Towns could give the Knicks strong depth at the center position.
Valanciunas was previously a client of team president Leon Rose.
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