Lawson registered 14 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT) over 21 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 loss to San Antonio.
Lawson led the second unit in scoring during the regular-season finale, though he was inefficient from beyond the arc Sunday. The 24-year-old signed a two-way deal with the Raptors in December, and he was upgraded to a standard two-year pact in April. He finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals across 18.7 minutes per game in 26 regular-season appearances.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: Logs double-double off bench
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Lawson posted 12 points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 124-102 loss to Dallas.
Lawson led the Raptors in rebounds Friday and finished the game with his second double-double of the regular season. He has scored in double digits in five of his last six games, and over that span he has shot 53.1 percent from the field while connecting on 38.1 percent of his three-point attempts. Lawson will look to finish on a strong note in Sunday's regular-season finale against San Antonio.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: Earns two-year deal
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Lawson and the Raptors agreed to a two-year, standard contract Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Lawson, who was previously on a two-way contract with the Raptors, has impressed during his stint with Toronto. Across 24 total appearances, Lawson has posted averages of 8.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 18.1 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: All-around performance
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Lawson tallied 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 win over the Hornets.
Lawson turned in one of his most well-rounded performances of the season Wednesday, dishing out a career-high seven assists. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip), Jamal Shead (rest) and Ochai Agbaji (rest) sidelined, and Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett playing limited minutes, Lawson logged his highest minute total since March 16. In his past five contests, the 24-year-old is averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.0 percent shooting in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: Leading scorer off bench in victory
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Lawson totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 victory over the Nets.
Lawson provided a spark off Toronto's bench in Sunday's contest, leading all second-unit players in scoring while finishing as one of eight Raptors with double-digit points. Lawson reached double figures in scoring for the eighth time this season, including for the third time in his last four contests.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: Stays productive Friday
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Lawson chipped in 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and five rebounds across 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 126-118 win over the Jazz.
While 24 minutes represented his smallest workload since Mar. 2, Lawson remained a vital part of the Raptors' rotation. The 24-year-old guard has drained multiple three-pointers and scored in double digits in four of the last six games (two starts), averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 boards, 3.0 threes and 1.3 assists in 29.7 minutes a contest over that stretch.
Lawson contributed 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 114-113 victory over the Magic.
For the second straight game, Lawson was part of the rotation for a Raptors squad that was without six players due to injury. He made the most of the opportunity by coming through with a season-high scoring total, after he had tallied just 11 points over his prior six appearances with Toronto on the season. While Gradey Dick (knee), Jamison Battle (nose), Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Ochai Agbaji (ankle) are sidelined, Lawson could enjoy a regular spot in the rotation, but the two-way player will likely lose out on minutes as soon as one or two of those players are healthy.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: Makes team debut Monday
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Lawson (quadricep) logged three points (1-1 3Pt) in four minutes off the bench in Monday's 139-125 loss to the Knicks.
Lawson wasn't available Saturday for the G League Raptors 905's 112-111 win over the San Diego Clippers due to the quad injury, but he was called up to the NBA squad and was cleared to play Monday. The 24-year-old took the floor at the tail end of the blowout loss and doesn't look as though he'll be a factor in the Toronto rotation during competitive games anytime soon.
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Raptors' A.J. Lawson: Joining Raptors on two-way deal
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The Raptors signed Lawson to a two-way contract Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Lawson will join Toronto on its final two-way pact after appearing in 11 G League Tip-Off Tournament outings for the Long Island Nets this season. During those 11 appearances, he averaged 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals across 35.1 minutes per contest. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard will bring size, speed and scoring to the squad's backcourt, though he'll likely spend the majority of his time with the club's G League affiliate, Raptors 905. However, Lawson could see playing time right away if Immanuel Quickley (elbow) and Scottie Barnes (ankle) are sidelined for an extended period. The 24-year-old spent the 2023-24 campaign on a two-way pact with Dallas, during which he averaged 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds across 7.4 minutes per game in 42 regular-season appearances. Lawson has shot 46.1 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from three-point range across 57 regular-season games over his two-year NBA career.
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A.J. Lawson: Cut by Dallas
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The Mavericks waived Lawson on Friday.
Lawson re-signed with Dallas on a two-way pact with Dallas on Oct. 10, but the Mavericks will instead give his spot to guard Jazian Gortman. Assuming he clears waivers, Lawson will likely join the G League's Texas Legends for the 2024-25 season. The 24-year-old appeared in 42 games for Dallas in 2023-24 and averaged 3.2 points and 1.5 rebounds across 7.4 minutes per game.
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A.J. Lawson: Waived by Dallas
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Lawson was waived by the Mavericks on Tuesday, Grant Afseth of EssentiallySports.com reports.
Lawson's contract for the 2024-25 season was non-guaranteed, and the Mavericks will go in a new direction. In 42 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, Lawson averaged 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 44.6 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Used sparingly in victory
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Lawson accumulated no counting stats in one minute during Monday's 115-105 win over the Jazz.
Lawson continues to be an afterthought in Dallas, playing just one minute for the second straight game. Given he has played in only seven of the past 16 games, logging 16 total minutes, managers can confidently ignore him in all formats.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Scores 17 points off bench Saturday
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Lawson ended Saturday's 144-119 win over the Spurs with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes.
Lawson benefited from an expanded role in a blowout game, and he took advantage of the opportunity, delivering his best game of the season. However, there's a chance this might have been an outlier and nothing more, as Lawson is averaging just 11.3 minutes per game across 11 appearances off the bench this season.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Drops 24 points
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Lawson notched 24 points (10-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 112-91 Summer League win against the Pacers.
Lawson played on a two-way contract with the Mavericks in 2022-23, making a total of 14 brief appearances. He was having a shaky Summer League prior to Friday, averaging 9.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 34.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Season-high 12 points in loss
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Lawson had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and six rebounds in 23 minutes during Friday's 115-112 loss to Chicago.
Lawson only played in the second half but still managed to record season highs in both points (12) and rebounds (six). The Mavericks' guard has now scored in double figures in back-to-back games, shooting 60 percent from the field over that brief stretch.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Dominant outing in loss
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Lawson recorded 33 points (12-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Thursday's 128-125 loss to the Ontario Clippers.
Lawson led Texas in rebounds and tied for the most points with Justin Jackson in Thursday's loss. Lawson's all-around performance helped him post his third double-double with the Legends this season.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Paces team in scoring
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Lawson (knee) tallied 24 points (9-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 148-116 loss to the Blue Coats.
Lawson returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing time with right knee soreness. Despite coming off the bench, he tied Justin Jackson for a team high in points.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Misses game with injury
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Lawson didn't play in in Thursday's 127-100 loss to the Stockton Kings due to right knee soreness.
Lawson is one of Dallas' two-way players, so he will likely continue to split time between the NBA and G League. His return timetable is uncertain.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Efficient in loss
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Lawson recorded 26 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 123-122 loss to the Herd.
Lawson was one rebound off from recording a double-double Friday. Despite scoring the second-most points on the team, he recorded a minus-14 point differential.
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Mavericks' A.J. Lawson: Efficient in debut
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Lawson tallied 28 points (12-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 37 minutes Saturday's 121-117 win over the Blue.
Lawson has played most of the season with the College Park Skyhawks but made his Legends debut Saturday. He was the only starter for Texas to post a positive point differential at plus-four.
