Jonas Valanciunas will visit a doctor later this week for a checkup on his fractured left hand, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Valanciunas will visit a doctor later this week for a checkup on his fractured left hand, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Analysis:

Valanciunas is hopeful to receive clearance to resume practicing next week, which would likely put him on track for a late December or early January return. The center has been sidelined for about a month with the injury, paving the way for Bismack Biyombo to enter the starting lineup and see about 30 minutes per game.