A.J. Lawson.
About A.J.
A.J. Lawson is a guard for the Toronto Raptors, wearing number 5 and operating primarily as a reserve in the team's rotation. The Canadian-born player stands 6'6" and weighs 180 lbs, giving him a lean, lengthy frame for his position. Lawson played college basketball at South Carolina before entering the professional ranks, and he was born in July 2000, making him one of the younger players on the roster.
Through 23 games this season, Lawson is averaging 4.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.3 assists over just 9.2 minutes per game, reflecting a limited bench role with inconsistent playing time. His shooting numbers present notable challenges: a 26.3% field goal percentage, 21.7% from three-point range, and a 37.7% free throw rate all indicate significant inefficiency across the board. His plus/minus sits at -0.3, suggesting a roughly neutral team impact when on the floor. For bettors, Lawson's stat profile is most relevant in the context of points and rebounds props. His low scoring average and shooting struggles make the under on points props a reasonable angle to consider, while his modest rebounding numbers offer little upside for rebound-based props. His limited minutes make any prop markets volatile, as a single lineup change or foul trouble for a teammate can dramatically alter his usage on a given night.
Career highs · 2025–26
| Stat | Value | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 14 | Jan 13, 2026 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Rebounds | 6 | Jan 15, 2026 | Indiana Pacers |
| Assists | 3 | Apr 18, 2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 3PT made | 4 | Mar 29, 2026 | Orlando Magic |
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FG | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 03 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102–114 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 | -1 |
| Fri, May 01 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112–110 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2/3 | -1 |
| Wed, Apr 29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120–125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | -3 |
| Sun, Apr 26 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93–89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | +2 |
| Fri, Apr 24 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126–104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | -3 |
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2PTS 2REB 0AST 03PM 1/4FG -1+/−
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6PTS 1REB 0AST 23PM 2/3FG -1+/−
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0PTS 0REB 0AST 03PM 0/2FG -3+/−
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0PTS 0REB 0AST 03PM 0/0FG +2+/−
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0PTS 0REB 0AST 03PM 0/1FG -3+/−
Home vs Away splits
| Split | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 3.85 | 1.54 | 0.54 | 20.02% | 14.11% | +1.1 |
| Away | 10 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0 | 34.5% | 31.66% | -2.2 |
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Home 13 GP3.85PPG 1.54RPG 0.54APG 20.02%FG% 14.11%3P% +1.1+/−
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Away 10 GP4.8PPG 1.9RPG 0APG 34.5%FG% 31.66%3P% -2.2+/−
Team context
World Cup 2026
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