A.J. Lawson
A.J. Lawson (born July 15, 2000) is a guard for the Raptors 905 on a Two-Way Contract with the Toronto Raptors. He played college basketball at South Carolina.
gleague.nba.comHere’s the latest on A.J. Lawson based on recent reporting:
- As of April 2026, A.J. Lawson split time between the NBA and the G League. Reports indicate the Raptors converted his two-way contract to a standard deal in early 2026, which kept him on the NBA roster for the playoffs while continuing to play for the Raptors 905 when not with Toronto.[4][5]
- In the 2025–26 season, Lawson appeared in a number of Raptors games and had opportunities to contribute off the bench, averaging around 4–5 points per game in limited action, with additional minutes in the G League for development and conditioning.[5][4]
- Earlier in 2026, there were transaction notes mentioning his waiver and subsequent re-signing on a two-way or standard contract as teams adjusted rosters, signaling ongoing evaluation of his role with the Raptors and potential future opportunities in the NBA or G League.[1][2]
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- Raptors contract status and 2026 playoff involvement[4]
- G League activity and 2026 developments[4]
- Prior transaction history and waiver/re-sign reports[2][1]
- General player profile and latest news context (ESPN/NBA pages)[5]