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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 12

Toronto Converts A.J. Lawson To Two-Year Contract

The Toronto Raptors season is virtually over and this latter half has allowed players like A.J. Lawson to get an opportunity. As is the case for tanking teams, coaches evaluate their young talent, specifically with two-way players.

Toronto Raptors News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 11

Former Gamecock Lands Two Year Deal With the Toronto Raptors

Former South Carolina Gamecocks' guard AJ Lawson has two-way contract converted to a two year deal with the Toronto Raptors on Friday, per ESPN's Shams Charnia.

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

Raptors guard lands two-year NBA contract

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 11

Raptors Promote Canadian Forward On Multi-Year Deal

A.J. Lawson is sticking around. The Canadian forward has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / March 15

Lawson, Rhoden, and Robinson Lead Raptors Past 76ers 118-105 for Fifth Win in Six Games

AJ Lawson scored 28 points, Jared Rhoden recorded career highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors secured a 118-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in a battle between short-handed teams.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / March 11

Young Raptors ready for next challenge vs. Sixers

Young Toronto Raptors players are getting to show what they can do and the next opportunity comes Wednesday night against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / March 11

Canadian A.J. Lawson Has Career Night In Raptors Win Over Wizards

A.J. Lawson had a career night for the Toronto Raptors in their 119-104 win over the Washigton Wizards. He put up a career-high 32 points and 12 rebounds as he led the Raptors to a convincing win. The Raptors signed Lawson to a two-way contract in December and he has averaged 18.9 points and 1.2 steals a game for Raptors 905 in 22 appearances.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / March 11

Toronto Native A.J. Lawson Leads Raptors’ Dominant Rebounding Effort in 119-104 Win Over Wizards

A.J. Lawson had a career night in front of his hometown crowd, draining seven 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 32 points while grabbing 12 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors cruised to a 119-104 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 10

A.J. Lawson's career game guides Raptors past Wizards

Reserve A.J. Lawson set career bests with 32 points and 12 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 119-104 on Monday. Immanuel Quickley added 15 points for the Raptors, who have won four of their past five games.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / December 17

A.J. Lawson Excited To Play For Hometown Raptors

A.J. Lawson signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors last week. For Lawson it didn’t sink in until he stepped foot inside the OVO Athletic Centre, the Raptors’ practice facility on Monday for morning shootaround.

Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / December 11

Toronto Raptors Sign Recent Mavs Guard

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 11

Raptors to Sign Intriguing Canadian Prospect With Final Open Roster Spot

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly signed Toronto native A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract, filling a roster spot recently vacated by the waiver of guard D.J.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 11

Former Mavericks Prospect Signs With Raptors

A former prospect of the Dallas Mavericks has found a new home a quarter of the way into the 2024-25 season. A.J. Lawson, who played 56 games with the Mavs before being waived twice during the preseason, has signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors.

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Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Raptors Waive Two-Way Player, Add Another Player

The Toronto Raptors are not having the type of season they were hoping for. After Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks, they fell to 7-18. That is the fourth-worst record in the NBA and second-worst in the Eastern Conference (only better than the Washington Wizards).

NBA News / Raptors Nation / December 11

Raptors Sign A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Deal

The Toronto Raptors are filling their two-way contract spot with a Canadian talent. The Raptors have agreed to a deal with A.J. Lawson, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto: Lawson is a Toronto native and has 57 NBA games under his belt playing with the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 10

Raptors to sign A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract

The Raptors have agreed to a two-way deal with A.J. Lawson, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Lawson had an eventful training camp with the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / October 10

Mavericks bringing back G A.J. Lawson

Guard A.J. Lawson has signed a two-way contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks this season, the team announced on Thursday. The Mavericks had waived him on Tuesday to reduce the roster to 20 players.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / October 10

Dallas Mavericks Make Roster Move Before Jazz Game

A.J. Lawson is coming off his second season in the NBA. He finished the year with 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 in 42 games for the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 8

Dallas Mavericks Release AJ Lawson After 2 Years

On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks released AJ Lawson after two years in Dallas, Texas. Lawson, 24, was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but attended the University of South Carolina from 2018 and 2021 and pursued a college basketball career.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / October 8

Dallas Mavericks Release 2-Year NBA Player

A.J. Lawson is coming off his second season in the NBA. In 42 games, the Dallas Mavericks guard averaged 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.6% from the field and 26.0% from the three-point range.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

Dallas Mavericks Waive FIBA Basketball World Cup Participant

In a post on their official X account, the Dallas Mavericks announced they have waived guard AJ Lawson. Lawson spent parts of the last two seasons of his career in Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Mavericks player with most to prove in NBA training camp

The Dallas Mavericks will hold training camp in Las Vegas beginning on Tuesday. The Mavs recently announced the training camp roster and a number of players are set to return.

Dallas Mavericks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 18

Former Gamecock A.J. Lawson shines against for Mavericks in Summer League

Isaiah Collins Former South Carolina Basketball player A.J. Lawson is coming off of a brilliant performance. finishing with 22 points and six rebounds

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 12

Mavericks Want A.J. Lawson to Showcase Defensive Impact in NBA Summer League

With the Dallas Mavericks not making a first-round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, there is plenty of opportunity for players like A.J. Lawson to impact the Summer League squad, who signed a standard contract this past season after being on a two-way deal.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 6, 2024