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“Just win. Go out every game, play our hardest, win, and for me to just be the best AJ Lawson I can be every day … show that I’m an NBA talent and NBA level player.” That’s what the Brampton, Ont.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / November 13

905 continue historic start by steamrolling Celtics

AJ Lawson anticipated a pass from one Maine Celtics guard to the other just over halfcourt, nabbed it, ran out, completed the pick-six by throwing down

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 19

Raptors fill final two-way slot with familiar face

The Toronto Raptors are making some changes to their roster as the regular season begins. The team announced that it has signed recently-waived wing A.J.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Toronto Raptors waive five players

The Raptors now have 14 players on standard contracts.

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14

The NBA's Bob Sura All-Stars

Let’s examine which marginal players have taken advantage of some late-season opportunities. Who are the 2024-25 Bob Sura All-Stars?

Clippers' strong finish shows they clearly won James Harden trade

Trail Blazers make a big move with future of HC Chauncey Billups

Suns could reportedly hire Kevin Durant’s former coach

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'NBA players to record a triple-double in 2017-18' quiz

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.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

Raptors guard lands two-year NBA contract

With the 2024-25 regular season winding down, this is often a time for rebuilding and non-playoff teams to identify potential young talent and prospects to evaluate for next season.

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.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

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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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 10, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 18, 2024

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, 2024

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

NBA Insider Reveals Team-Friendly Contract Details for Mavs’ AJ Lawson

Although the Dallas Mavericks are currently surrounded by negativity due to losing five out of their last six games, there is at least a little positive light that can be shed thanks to an underrated roster move that was made over the weekend.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 3, 2024

Mavs Convert Two-Way Player A.J. Lawson to Standard NBA Contract

Following a disappointing loss to a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Dallas Mavericks are converting two-way contract player A.J.