Raptors shopping Valanciunas, 23rd pick ahead of draft

Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri is unfazed by the recent league rumours and happenings, says that's just how the NBA works.

As the NBA Draft approaches, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reports that the Raptors may be attempting to package centre Jonas Valanciunas along with their first-round pick (23rd overall) in a deal:

Valanciunas, 25, averaged 12 points and a career-high 9.5 rebounds per game in 2016-17 while averaging 25.8 minutes, the lowest total since his rookie season. He has three years remaining on his contract at an average salary of $16 million per season.

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