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Jonas Valanciunas  C  17
Current Team: Toronto Raptors
Date Of Birth: May 6, 1992 (21 years old)
Birthplace: Utena, Utena (Lithuania)
Nationality: Lithuania
Height: 6-11 (211cm)      Weight: 231 (105kg)   
Current Agent: Leon Rose
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Toronto Raptors)
 


Draft Entry: 2011 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2011 Early Entrant
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: N/A
AAU Team: N/A

Jonas Valanciunas News


Raptors 'Quickly Rebuffed' Valanciunas For Harden Trade Inquiry From Thunder

Apr 18, 2013 | Bill Simmons/ESPN
The Thunder spoke to the Raptors about a trade centered on James Harden for Jonas Valanciunas.

Valanciunas Kept Overnight At Hospital Following Head Injury

Apr 10, 2013 | Steve Aschburner/NBA.com
Jonas Valanciunas was fitted with a protective collar and escorted from the court.

Lillard, Valanciunas Named Rookies Of Month

Apr 05, 2013 | RealGM Staff Report
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

Dec 27, 2012 | Mike Ganter/Toronto Sun
Jonas Valanciunas broke the ring finger on his right hand on Dec. 21.

Cavaliers Had Reservations About Valanciunas Buyout

Dec 19, 2012 | Rob Finnan/News-Herald
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

Dec 09, 2012 | Doug Smith/Toronto Star
The Raptors are considering having Jonas Valanciunas work with Hakeem Olajuwon on his post game.

Casey Considered Moving Valanciunas Out Of Starting Lineup

Dec 08, 2012 | Doug Smith/Toronto Star
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

Oct 31, 2012 | Eric Koreen/National Post
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

Oct 11, 2012 | Doug Smith/Toronto Star
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

Oct 10, 2012 | Doug Smith/Toronto Star
Jonas Valanciunas went through a full three-hour contact practice at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday.

Valanciunas Close To Return From Calf Injury

Oct 09, 2012 | Ryan Wolstat/Toronto Sun
Jonas Valanciunas is picking up the terminology in practice.

Raptors Waiting For Valanciunas To Get 'Naturally Healthy'

Oct 04, 2012 | Mike Ganter/Toronto Sun
The Raptors are being patient in letting Jonas Valanciunas' strained calf heal.

Raptors Want Ross, Valanciunas To Battle With Vets For Minutes

Oct 04, 2012 | Mike Ganter/Toronto Sun
Terrence Ross will be behind DeMar DeRozan on the Raptors' depth chart at shooting guard.

Valanciunas Suffers Foot Injury

Sep 23, 2012 | Ryan Wolstat/Toronto Sun
Jonas Valanciunas was recently photographed in a walking boot outside the Air Canada Center.

Valanciunas Arrives Early To Toronto

Sep 20, 2012 | Ball In Europe
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

Aug 06, 2012 | Sean Deveney/Sporting News
Jonas Valanciunas has thus far struggled to establish himself with the Lithuanian Olympic team.

Valanciunas Benched Because Of Foul Trouble, Defensive Effort Against Argentina

Jul 31, 2012 | Jeff Blair/Globe and Mail
Jonas Valanciunas played just 14 minutes in Lithuania’s 102-79 preliminary round loss to Argentina on Monday.

Raptors Sign Jonas Valanciunas

Jul 18, 2012 | Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)
The Raptors have signed Jonas Valanciunas.

Raptors Hope Valanciunas Participates In Summer League

Jul 02, 2012 | Mark Jones/ESPN (via Twitter)
Lithuania is currently attempting to qualify for the Olympics, which will determine whether Jonas Valanciunas is available for Summer League.

Ford: Valanciunas Would Be Second Rated Player In 2012 Draft

Jun 01, 2012 | Chad Ford/ESPN
Toronto drafted Jonas Valanciunas with the fifth overall pick last season under the assumption that he wouldn't come to the NBA until the 12-13 season.

Valanciunas, Lietuvos Rytas Open Release Agreement Talks

May 29, 2012 | NBA.com
Jonas Valanciunas held preliminary discussions about a release from his team in Lithuania, sources said.

Casey: Valanciunas' Worst Case Scenaro Is Noah

May 01, 2012 | Scott Carefood/The Score
Dwane Casey is optimistic of how much Jonas Valanciunas will improve the defense of the Raptors.

Valanciunas Named 11-12 Eurocup Rising Star Trophy Winner

Apr 03, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
Jonas Valanciunas has been named the 2011-12 Eurocup Rising Star Trophy winner.

Raptors Encouraged By Rubio In Looking At Development Of Valanciunas

Mar 13, 2012 | Scott Howard-Cooper/NBA.com
In selecting Jonas Valanciunas, the Raptors took the long-view in a way that mirrors what the Wolves did with Ricky Rubio.

Jonas Valanciunas Goes For 13, 14 & 4 In Lietuvos Rytas Win Over Motiejunas, Asseco Prokom

Feb 13, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points on 10 shots to go with 14 rebounds (six offensive) and four blocks.

Valanciunas, Navarro, Kirilenko Named Best International Players Not In NBA

Jan 17, 2012 | NBA.com
NBA general managers were asked who is the best international player not currently in the NBA.

Stefanski Raves About Energy, Leadership Of Valanciunas

Dec 08, 2011 | Canoe
Ed Stefanski spent a large portion of his summer in Europe and saw more of Jonas Valanciunas than anyone else in the front office.

Valanciunas Will Remain With Lietuvos Rytas This Season

Dec 06, 2011 | Lithuania Basketball
Jonas Valanciunas will not be playing for the Raptors during the 11-12 NBA season.

Valanciunas Might Make NBA Debut This Season

Dec 03, 2011 | ESPN
Jonas Valanciunas is the most talented piece the salary cap-conscious Raptors could hope to add this summer.

Casey Expects Valanciunas To Have Quick NBA Transition

Dec 02, 2011 | NBA.com
Jonas Valanciunas is currently being coached by a former assistant of Dwane Casey.
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