A.J. Lawson is off the Raptors' roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, per the club's official roster. No report had flagged a move before the change showed up.
The move
A.J. Lawson, a 26-year-old guard entering his fifth season, is no longer on the Toronto Raptors' roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the team's official roster. No injury report or other source had signaled the move beforehand; none is logged for this transaction.
The money
Lawson's contract status is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. Toronto's payroll sits at $205.9 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax line. The cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Lawson played 24 games last season, averaging 9.4 minutes, 4.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists. Toronto's backcourt minutes last season went to Immanuel Quickley (31.9 min, 16.4 pts), RJ Barrett (30.3 min, 19.3 pts) and Jamal Shead (22.6 min, 6.6 pts). The Raptors now carry 19 players against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why is A.J. Lawson off the Raptors' roster?
The move was detected from the team's official roster on Monday, Sept. 21. No reason or destination is announced.
Where is A.J. Lawson headed?
That is not announced. He is off the roster with no listed destination.
Was this move flagged in an injury report?
No. No report preceding this move is logged.
What was Lawson's role with the Raptors last season?
He played 24 games at 9.4 minutes per game, averaging 4.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists, well below the club's regular backcourt rotation.