The Dallas Mavericks had a hectic, productive offseason. With the whirlwind of transactions and roster turnover we saw over the summer, it’s easy to understand how some players on the margins may have fallen through the cracks. If a casual MFFL hears the name “A.J. Lawson,” their first thought might be: “Oh, that guy’s still on the team?” And he is! Lawson is entering the final year of a two-year contract; he will occupy one of the Mavericks' two-way slots for a second consecutive season.
The 6’6” Lawson was a summer league standout for Dallas in 2022, and the Mavericks broke the hearts of millions when the team chose not to offer him a two-way spot.