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The Washington Wizards traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Valanciunas, a 6-foot-11 center, brings his scoring ability and floor-stretching skills to the Kings' frontcourt, reuniting with former teammate DeMar DeRozan. The move adds to Sacramento's busy trade season, including acquiring Zach LaVine in a three-team deal and forming a powerful Lithuanian frontcourt with Domantas Sabonis. Full Article

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The Washington Wizards have traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, utilizing most of their midlevel exception to acquire Valanciunas' salary. Valanciunas, a center known for his scoring ability, will reunite with former teammate DeMar DeRozan in Sacramento, forming a strong Lithuanian frontcourt with Domantas Sabonis. Both teams have been active in trades leading up to the deadline, with Washington acquiring Khris Middleton and Sacramento acquiring Zach LaVine...

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