Dealing veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas may not help to accelerate the Washington Wizards' rebuild based on his value ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Valančiūnas, a bruising 32-year-old center, could draw interest from contenders before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. But for how much?

If any incoming contract in a Valanciunas’ deal would not impair the Wizards’ long-term payroll flexibility, then more than one early second-round pick might do the trick. One league source, whose team is not currently involved with the Wizards in discussions about Valanciunas,

The New York Knicks have now been linked to Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valančiūnas, with SNY's Ian Begley providing a report Wednesday. Valančiūnas

The New York Knicks are interested in a trade involving Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas while big man Mitchell

The New York Knicks are reportedly considering a trade for Washington Wizards center Jonas Valančiūnas as uncertainty lingers around Mitchell Robinson’s recovery from ankle surgeries. According to SNY’s Ian Begley,

The Wizards will consider trading center Jonas Valanciunas before the Feb. 6 deadline. However, they won’t simply sell him to the highest bidder.