What happened: Jonas Valančiūnas is slated to face Paris Basketball with Žalgiris Kaunas at the London Lions Invitational. The matchup opens the two-day preseason tournament.
Why it matters: The game gives Žalgiris a EuroLeague-calibre test before the 2026-27 season. It also marks another European chapter for Jonas Valančiūnas after 14 NBA seasons.
By the numbers: Valančiūnas opened Žalgiris’ preseason with 14 points and 9 rebounds in a 97-85 win over Rīgas Zeļļi.
What to watch: Žalgiris and Paris meet Thursday, with the tournament continuing Friday.