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31 de enero de 2026
Won't start Friday
Valanciunas won't start against the Clippers on Friday.
Análisis
With Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the lineup, Valanciunas will retreat to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game over 32 appearances off the bench this season.
31 de enero de 2026
Good to go Friday
Valanciunas (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Análisis
As expected, Valanciunas will shed his probable tag and suit up Friday. The veteran big man has appeared in four outings following an extended absence due to a calf strain. During that stretch, he has averaged 14.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes per tilt. However, with Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the lineup, Valanciunas will likely see fewer minutes.
30 de enero de 2026
Probable for Friday
Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Análisis
Valanciunas is expected to play through another probable tag related to his calf injury. He may see a reduced role, however, as Nikola Jokic (knee) is expected back in the lineup Friday.
30 de enero de 2026
Will play Thursday
Valanciunas (calf) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Nets.
Análisis
Valanciunas was trending in the right direction after being listed as probable, and the team has now officially cleared him to take the court Thursday. The big man is fresh off a double-double Tuesday against the Pistons, recording 16 points and 16 rebounds in 31 minutes.
29 de enero de 2026
Probable for Thursday
Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Análisis
Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so while Valanciunas is expected to play in that one, he may sit out Friday's game in Utah. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Valanciunas' status closer to Thursday's tip.
28 de enero de 2026
Drops 16 and 16 in defeat
Valanciunas ended with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-107 loss to Detroit.
Análisis
Valanciunas had one of his best games of the season in just his second game back from a calf injury that sidelined him for three weeks. His 16 rebounds were a season-best, while his 16 points were just one shy of his best scoring performance this year. He played 31 minutes, which is a good indicator of his recovery from that calf injury.
28 de enero de 2026
Available to play
Valanciunas (calf) is available for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.
Análisis
Valanciunas is back after a one-game absence, which will likely shift Zeke Nnaji back to the second unit, and DaRon Holmes could drop from the rotation entirely. Over two starts this season, Valanciunas has averaged 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 swats per game.
26 de enero de 2026
Expected to play
Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.
Análisis
After getting a night off Friday against the Bucks related to maintenance, Valanciunas will likely reclaim his spot with the starters. He will be a popular streaming option until Nikola Jokic (knee) gets the green light to return.
24 de enero de 2026
Questionable for Sunday
Valanciunas (calf) is questionable to play Sunday in Memphis.
Análisis
Valanciunas returned from an 11-game layoff in a win over the Wizards on Thursday but then hit the sidelines for Friday's win in Milwaukee, with that game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set. If he needs to miss Sunday's game in Memphis, that would indicate he suffered a setback, but we'll have a better idea on Valanciunas' status following shootaround.