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Kings Acquire Dario Šarić

Jul 29, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release
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Dario Šarić was acquired by the Sacramento Kings from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas on July 13. Image courtesy of the Sacramento Kings


SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Kings announced on July 13 that the team has acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.

A 6-foot-10 forward, Šarić holds career averages of 10.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.5 minutes per game over 493 games (230 starts) for Philadelphia (2016-19), Minnesota (2018-19), Phoenix (2019-23), Oklahoma City (2022-23), Golden State (2023-24) and Denver (2024-25).

He has appeared in 24 career postseason games, averaging 9.8 points (43.2 FG%, 40.0 3pt%, 87.0 FT%), 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 19.8 minutes per game with Philadelphia (2017-18) and Phoenix (2020-21).

Originally selected 12th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, Šarić earned All-Rookie First Team honors following the 2016-17 season.