Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) likely sidelined 4 more weeks for Toronto
Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) is expected to miss another 4 weeks.
What It Means:
Valancinuas traded in his cast for a splint and will be re-evaluated regularly over the next four weeks. Serge Ibaka, Greg Monroe, and Chris Boucher will continue to handle things at center for the Raptors.
JV is averaging 25.1 FanDuel points through 30 games (10 starts) this season, with 12.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 18.8 minutes per contest.
Source:
Blake Murphy
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