A.J. Lawson has been re-signed by the Mavericks to a two-way contract, filling the team's final two-way spot. He previously showcased his scoring ability during the 2024 NBA Summer League, leading the team with an average of 18.4 points and five rebounds per game. The 6-foot-6 guard, who went undrafted in 2021, initially signed a two-way contract with Dallas in December 2022 and was later converted to a standard NBA contract in March. Over his 56 appearances with the Mavericks, he has averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per game. During his college career at South Carolina, he earned Second Team All-SEC honors, averaging 16.6 points per game in his final season.

A.J. Lawson has been waived by the Mavericks, reducing their roster to 20 players. He spent the last two seasons with the team, primarily as a two-way player, and averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 56 games. His release was anticipated following the re-signing of Markieff Morris, as the Mavericks needed to comply with the league's new collective bargaining agreement. Lawson had a solid performance in a recent preseason game, scoring eight points and grabbing three rebounds. There is a possibility he could be re-signed for one of the available two-way spots.

A.J. Lawson is among the players available for the Mavericks' preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies. With several key players sidelined due to injuries and rest, Lawson will have an opportunity to contribute to the team as they navigate the early stages of the preseason.

A.J. Lawson is on the Mavericks' roster with a partially guaranteed contract worth $2.1 million. If Markieff Morris' deal is guaranteed, either Lawson or another guaranteed contract will need to be let go to accommodate the team's roster, indicating that his position on the team is contingent upon Morris' contract status.

A.J. Lawson, a standout performer for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League, scored 19 points in their final game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.