Jonas Valanciunas had his fourth-year option picked up by the Raptors on Tuesday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.

Valanciunas had his fourth-year option picked up by the Raptors on Tuesday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.

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The move comes as no surprise, as Valanciunas has developed into a starting-caliber center during his two years with the Raptors. The option, worth $4.7 million, will make Valanciunas eligible for an extension next summer.