You really would like to have a long rotation to start the season and then let things play out as they will,” Adelman told.

The Denver Nuggets thought they had finally found an ideal backup center for Nikola Jokic when they were able to convince the Sacramento Kings to trade Jonas Valanciunas for Dario Saric. It was a brilliant trade to give them a rotational-level player, especially considering that Saric couldn't crack into the rotation at all.

Jonas Valanciunas is likely to stay with the Denver Nuggets. He might turn down a big offer from Greek club Panathinaikos. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the trade to bring Valanciunas to the Nuggets will become official this week.

In an appearance on ESPN’s Summer League broadcast, Adelman shared his belief that Valanciunas can operate as a point center for Denver next season, replicating some of Nikola Jokic’s role as a hub for the offense.