AJ Lawson, Toronto Raptors, SG - News, Stats, Bio
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franchisefootball7.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can provide on A.J. Lawson, focusing on recent publicly reported developments.
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In May 2026, multiple outlets reported that A.J. Lawson was cleared to play in the Raptors’ playoff game (Game 4) due to back spasms, with the Raptors aiming to even the series against the Cavaliers. This indicates he was in the lineup for that pivotal game [sources compiled from sports outlets in May 2026].
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Earlier in 2026, reports noted Lawson being cleared for training camp after hip concerns from the prior summer, suggesting the organization viewed him as healthy heading into the season and continuing his development with the Raptors’ system [reports around February 2026 and May 2026].
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Throughout 2025, Lawson’s status included a two-way contract with the Raptors and various mentions of him contributing in the G League affiliate (Raptors 905) and stepping into a role with the NBA club as his progression continued. Several outlets highlighted his scoring and all-around play in Summer League and his ongoing development within Toronto’s depth chart [coverage from 2025 across ESPN, ESPN-affiliated reporting, and Raptors coverage].
If you want, I can pull the exact article headlines and links for the most up-to-date entries, or summarize how his role with the Raptors has evolved over the 2024–2026 period with a compact timeline.