Dec 22, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson (9) dunks against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Toronto Raptors Sign Recent Mavs Guard

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 11, 2024 5:19 PM ET

A.J. Lawson is coming off a season where he appeared in 42 games for the Dallas Mavericks.

The 24-year-old had averages of 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.6% from the field and 26.0% from the three-point range.

On Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors announced that they have signed Lawson.

Via Sportsnet: "The Raptors have signed Canadian A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract, the team announced "

The Raptors have signed Canadian A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract, the team announced pic.twitter.com/R083SzEfif
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 11, 2024

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported more details on Tuesday.

Scotto: "The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-way deal with AJ Lawson, league sources told @hoopshype. Lawson has averaged 24 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals for the Long Island Nets in the G League this season. The Canadian native returns home."

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-way deal with AJ Lawson, league sources told @hoopshype. Lawson has averaged 24 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals for the Long Island Nets in the G League this season. The Canadian native returns home. pic.twitter.com/frhvpI7utK
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) December 11, 2024

Lawson has spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves (and Mavs).

His career averages are 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 30.7% from the three-point range in 57 games.

AJ Lawson is friends with RJ Barrett. Canadian connection.

Great signing by the Toronto Raptors. He was playing great when he faced the 905 recently. https://t.co/0iT6rUlX8C pic.twitter.com/cDuZiTMVgt
— Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) December 11, 2024

The Raptors had recently waived D.J. Carton, which opened up the two-way roster spot.

Raptors have waived 2-way guard DJ Carton. Had a good chat with him last week - a good dude that has shown potential at both the G League and NBA levels, and somebody the team liked, but has dealt with multiple injuries dating back to last season. This opens up a 2-way spot.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) December 10, 2024

The Raptors have gotten off to a slow start to the 2024-25 season with a 7-18 record in their first 25 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and have gone 4-6 over their last ten).