Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey says starting centre Jonas Valanciunas will return to the lineup Monday night against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last 17 games with a broken hand.

The Raptors went 11-6 without the big Lithuanian in their lineup, including a 6-3 stretch with DeMarre Carroll sidelined.

The 23-year-old Valanciunas is averaging 12.7 points and 9.3 rebounds over 14 games this season, his fourth in the pros.