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Former Gamecock Lands Two Year Deal With the Toronto Raptors

Toronto signs AJ Lawson to a two year contract.
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Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard AJ Lawson (0) dribbles the ball ahead of Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II ((00) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard AJ Lawson (0) dribbles the ball ahead of Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II ((00) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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.

Lawson joined the Raptors in the 2024-2025 offseason after coming over from a two year stint with the Dallas Mavericks and the G-Leagues' Long Island Nets. The call up to play with the Raptors back in December was the third call up for Lawson, who had the opportunity to play for his hometown team.

Since joining transitioning to the NBA, Lawson appeared in 24 games for Toronto. He averaged 8.8 points per game, while shooting 43 percent from the field and 33 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally the former standout Gamecock would average just over three rebounds and one assist per game.

A two-way contract in the NBA allows a player to split time between the G-League and main NBA roster. Players on these contracts earn one salary while playing between both leagues. Only players with three or fewer years of NBA service are able to sign Two-Way Contracts, which can be for either one or two seasons.

With his contract being converted from a two-way into a multi-year contract, Lawson will have the opportunity to shine in front off hometown fans in Toronto.

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