Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season.

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Re: Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season. 

Post#21 » by Charlesareed » Sun May 12, 2024 8:16 pm

DLoMor wrote:Why? Apparently he and Zion never meshed well together? What do you guys think?

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What’s his contact looking like if gladly take him in Chicago for vuc
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Re: Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season. 

Post#22 » by prophet_of_rage » Sun May 12, 2024 8:16 pm

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JustBuzzin wrote:Charlotte bound

Don’t they have a young and upcoming center named Richards? Or was it Williams? I forgot.
Both Nick Richard's and Mark Williams

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Re: Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season. 

Post#23 » by LuDux1 » Sun May 12, 2024 8:24 pm

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DLoMor wrote:Why? Apparently he and Zion never meshed well together? What do you guys think?

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/275675/Jonas-Valanciunas-Will-Not-Return-To-Pelicans-Next-Season



What’s his contact looking like if gladly take him in Chicago for vuc


I think he'll accept max
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Re: Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season. 

Post#24 » by HMFFL » Sun May 12, 2024 8:24 pm

Zion should be praised for his efforts this season but not the postseason. One of the weakest minded players in the history of the league that's suppose to be a generational talent.

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Post#25 » by Pattycakes » Sun May 12, 2024 8:25 pm

HMFFL wrote:Zion should be praised for his efforts this season but not the postseason. One of the weakest minded players in the history of the league that's suppose to be a generational talent.

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Feels weird after he had the game of his life in clutch vs Lebron
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Post#26 » by jkvonny » Sun May 12, 2024 8:26 pm

Zion didn't mesh well with him? Huh??

Anyhow, JV would be a great fit with the Thunder (they need bigs/vets) or the Kings.
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Post#27 » by Clav » Sun May 12, 2024 8:35 pm

Thunder is a good option. Memphis could use some backup to JJJ as well. I could also see Atlanta getting him and trading Capela.
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Post#28 » by djsunyc » Sun May 12, 2024 8:40 pm

jonas ended the season looking like he gained the 25 lbs zion lost.
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Post#29 » by sp6r=underrated » Sun May 12, 2024 8:47 pm

He'd be a good bench player for a number of teams. He'll get signed somewhere.
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Post#30 » by Funcrusher » Sun May 12, 2024 8:48 pm

meekrab wrote:Sucks to lose his job because of an overrated part time player, but he'll get plenty of offers.

He didnt lose his job, and Zion's not the reason that he would lose his job. Absolutely shameless
gh123 wrote:Zion lucky if he gets 18 ppg on decent efficiency. Midget big man is a no-career in NBA. Chuck being the only wonder. Zion is the next Tractor Trailer at best.
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Post#31 » by Pacernation » Sun May 12, 2024 8:49 pm

Who's his replacement on the Pels?
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Post#32 » by Funcrusher » Sun May 12, 2024 8:49 pm

HMFFL wrote:Zion should be praised for his efforts this season but not the postseason. One of the weakest minded players in the history of the league that's suppose to be a generational talent.

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gh123 wrote:Zion lucky if he gets 18 ppg on decent efficiency. Midget big man is a no-career in NBA. Chuck being the only wonder. Zion is the next Tractor Trailer at best.
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Post#33 » by Funcrusher » Sun May 12, 2024 8:51 pm

jkvonny wrote:Zion didn't mesh well with him? Huh??

Anyhow, JV would be a great fit with the Thunder (they need bigs/vets) or the Kings.

Read the **** article instead of going off a headline created by the OP and mindlessly And-1-ing everyone's posts
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Post#34 » by Funcrusher » Sun May 12, 2024 8:52 pm

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HMFFL wrote:Zion should be praised for his efforts this season but not the postseason. One of the weakest minded players in the history of the league that's suppose to be a generational talent.

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Feels weird after he had the game of his life in clutch vs Lebron

Feels weird after he injured his hamstring for **** sake. I just dont understand it
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Post#35 » by Shaka_Zulu » Sun May 12, 2024 8:52 pm

As soon as I read the thread title, my first thought was OKC should sign him up quick to be a rotation big for added size in certain match ups. Move chet to PF at times.
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Post#36 » by Bloodbather » Sun May 12, 2024 8:54 pm

Not a good fit at all. They need a big who protects the rim and can space the floor, he offers neither.

They also need to move on from CJ.
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Post#37 » by Chuck Everett » Sun May 12, 2024 8:54 pm

He still has value in the NBA. Heck, he'd be good backing up Sabonis in Sac or backing up Jokic.
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Post#38 » by Funcrusher » Sun May 12, 2024 8:56 pm

Mrakar wrote:The only guy that is availible all the time and doesn't complain even to limited minutes... yes he has a lot of flaws but i would still like to keep him

This is entirely a front office coaching staff thing. I personally hate it if he's willing to come back on a team friendly deal, but as long as BI and CJ are also gone im content
gh123 wrote:Zion lucky if he gets 18 ppg on decent efficiency. Midget big man is a no-career in NBA. Chuck being the only wonder. Zion is the next Tractor Trailer at best.
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Re: Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season. 

Post#39 » by jkvonny » Sun May 12, 2024 8:56 pm

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jkvonny wrote:Zion didn't mesh well with him? Huh??

Anyhow, JV would be a great fit with the Thunder (they need bigs/vets) or the Kings.

Read the **** article instead of going off a headline created by the OP and mindlessly And-1-ing everyone's posts

Thumbs down for you, brother.

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Re: Pelicans do not want Jonas Valunciunas back next season. 

Post#40 » by Bobbymcgee » Sun May 12, 2024 8:57 pm

He made 15 million. I imagine he wants a raise. That's a lot of money for a backup center.

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