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Jonas Valanciunas broke the same bone -- in his right hand -- during his 2012-13 rookie season.
Jonas Valanciunas C #17
Current Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Born: May 6, 1992 (32 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Utena, Lithuania
Nationality: Lithuania
Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 265 (120kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (New Orleans Pelicans)
Free Agent: UFA-2024
Draft Entry: 2011 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2011 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 5, Toronto Raptors
Pre-Draft Team: Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)
Jonas Valanciunas News
Jonas Valanciunas Breaks Bone In Non-Shooting Hand
Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors Agree Upon Four-Year, $64M Extension
Previous reports indicated the deal between Jonas Valanciunas and the Raptors would be for more than $60 million over four seasons.
Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors Finalizing $60M+ Extension
Jonas Valanciunas became eligible for an extension with the Raptors this offseason.
Raptors Exercise 15-16 Options On Jonas Valanciunas, Terrence Ross
The Raptors have exercised the fourth-year team options on Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross.
Valanciunas To Work Out With Olajuwon In Offseason
Jonas Valanciunas will work with Hakeem Olajuwon in the summer.
Jonas Valanciunas Charged With DUI
Jonas Valanciunas was spotted with open beer bottles while traveling through a drive-thru.
Source: Raptors Open To Trading Anyone Except Valanciunas
The Raptors are evaluating how their pieces fit, but nearly every player can be made available except for one.
'Hibbert' Technique Being Taught By Raptors To Valanciunas
The Raptors are hoping Jonas Valanciunas gives them a strong interior presence on defense without succumbing to foul trouble.
Casey To Change Raptors' Offense To Incorporate Valanciunas
Jonas Valanciunas has earned the trust of Dwane Casey.
Jonas Valanciunas Named Summer League MVP
Jonas Valanciunas averaged 18.8 points and 10.0 rebounds over four games for the Raptors.
Valanciunas Emphasizes Team Development As Takeaway From Summer League
Jonas Valanciunas had a very strong performance over his four Summer League games, averaging 20 points and 9.3 rebounds.
Raptors To Shut Down Jonas Valananciunas For Remainder Of Summer League
Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 18.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game in 29.1 minutes.
Valanciunas Appearing Physically Stronger
Jonas Valanciunas is looking visibly bigger and stronger as Summer League began for the Raptors.
Raptors 'Quickly Rebuffed' Valanciunas For Harden Trade Inquiry From Thunder
The Thunder spoke to the Raptors about a trade centered on James Harden for Jonas Valanciunas.
Valanciunas Kept Overnight At Hospital Following Head Injury
Jonas Valanciunas was fitted with a protective collar and escorted from the court.
Lillard, Valanciunas Named Rookies Of Month
Damian Lillard won his fifth consecutive NBA Rookie of the Month award.
Valanciunas To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Broken Finger, Will Not Require Surgery
Jonas Valanciunas broke the ring finger on his right hand on Dec. 21.
Cavaliers Had Reservations About Valanciunas Buyout
The Cavaliers selected Tristan Thompson with the No. 4 pick of the 2011 NBA Draft instead of Jonas Valanciunas.
Valanciunas May Work With Olajuwon In Summer
The Raptors are considering having Jonas Valanciunas work with Hakeem Olajuwon on his post game.
Casey Considered Moving Valanciunas Out Of Starting Lineup
Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 5.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 20.7 minutes over his past five games.
Raptors Hope Valanciunas Covers For Bargnani On Glass
The Raptors are not expecting Andrea Bargnani to suddenly become a more productive rebounder.
Valanciunas Impresses In Debut, Raptors To Play Up-Tempo In His Minutes
Jonas Valanciunas had two points, zero rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes, his first preseason game with the Raptors.
Valanciunas Participates Fully In Three-Hour Practice, Expected To Play Wednesday
Jonas Valanciunas went through a full three-hour contact practice at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday.
Valanciunas Close To Return From Calf Injury
Jonas Valanciunas is picking up the terminology in practice.
Raptors Waiting For Valanciunas To Get 'Naturally Healthy'
The Raptors are being patient in letting Jonas Valanciunas' strained calf heal.
Raptors Want Ross, Valanciunas To Battle With Vets For Minutes
Terrence Ross will be behind DeMar DeRozan on the Raptors' depth chart at shooting guard.
Valanciunas Suffers Foot Injury
Jonas Valanciunas was recently photographed in a walking boot outside the Air Canada Center.
Valanciunas Arrives Early To Toronto
Jonas Valanciunas has already arrived to Toronto to find a place to live and get adjusted to his new city.
Lithuania Coach Assesses Valanciunas' Olympic Play
Jonas Valanciunas has thus far struggled to establish himself with the Lithuanian Olympic team.
Valanciunas Benched Because Of Foul Trouble, Defensive Effort Against Argentina
Jonas Valanciunas played just 14 minutes in Lithuania’s 102-79 preliminary round loss to Argentina on Monday.
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