The Nuggets informed Valanciunas' representatives that "the franchise fully intends to have him honor his contract," reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. If Denver sticks to its guns on this, the conversation is over.

The Nuggets have a logical reason behind their reported inclination to block Jonas Valanciunas' reported move to Panathinaikos.

The Denver Nuggets have firmly told Jonas Valanciunas, their new backup center, to "Honor your contract," dismissing his desire to play in Europe. Denver traded for Valanciunas to support Nikola Jokic,