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Valanciunas signs $64 million deal with Raptors

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August 20, 2015 at 12:56 pm.

Apr 21, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls guard Bradley Beal (3) in the fourth quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Wizards beat raptors 117 - 106. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls guard Bradley Beal (3) in the fourth quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Wizards beat raptors 117 – 106. Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Raptors on Thursday signed center Jonas Valanciunas to a multi-year contract extension.

The team did not reveal details, but Yahoo Sports reported it is a six-year deal worth $64 million, with escalators that could make it worth $70 million.

“Jonas’ contributions continue to improve with each season and we view him as a significant part of what we are building in Toronto,” Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri said.

Valanciunas reportedly had taken a leave from his Lithuanian NT team to return to Toronto this week to complete negotiations. The two sides had until Nov. 1 to get a deal done.

The 7-foot Valanciunas, 23, averaged 12.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 2014-2015, his third year in the NBA.

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