The Denver Nuggets have acquired Jonas Valanciunas to bolster their frontcourt behind Nikola Jokic, sending Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings.

Having already added Cam Johnson to their roster on the first day of free agency, the Denver Nuggets are acquiring Jonas Valančiūnas from the Sacramento Kings as depth behind Nikola Jokić.

The Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings swapped backup centers in a strange twist, with Jonas Valanciunas going to Denver and Dario Saric going to Sactown.

Barea has remained a fan-favorite among the Mavericks, but he should be a strong addition to the Denver Nuggets' coaching staff with first-time head coach David Adelman. He'll also get a chance to watch and coach three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, which will be an invaluable experience.

Longtime Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea is joining David Adelman’s Denver Nuggets coaching staff, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Barea will have a notable role and will get the opportunity to sit on the front of Denver’s coaching bench.

The Denver Nuggets reportedly agreed to terms with a well-known guard on the second day of free agency, although he will wear a suit and tie on game days instead of a jersey. Acco