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A.J. Lawson leaves NBA to join Saski Baskonia in Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:14 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

A.J. Lawson leaves NBA to join Saski Baskonia in Spain

Summary

A.J. Lawson, a former guard for the Toronto Raptors, is reportedly leaving the NBA to sign with Saski Baskonia in Spain's Liga ACB. The deal has not been officially announced but is confirmed by Spanish journalist Chema de Lucas. Lawson, 26, has played in the NBA for four seasons, with the last two being with the Raptors, where he averaged 6.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. He previously had a more productive stint in the G League, earning All-NBA G League Second Team honors. Lawson will join a roster that includes several other former NBA players, as Baskonia looks to build on their recent success as reigning Copa Del Rey champions.

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•A.J. Lawson signs with Saski Baskonia in Spain.
•Lawson spent the last two seasons with the Toronto Raptors.
•He averaged 6.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in the NBA.
•Baskonia is the reigning Copa Del Rey champions.
•The deal reflects a growing trend of NBA players moving to Europe.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Former Toronto Raptors Guard Ventures Overseas to Spain
2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former Toronto Raptors Guard Leaving NBA to Play in Spain: Report

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After four seasons in the NBA, former Toronto Raptors guard A.J. Lawson will reportedly leave the NBA to play in the Liga ACB in Spain.According to Spanish journalist Chema de Lucas, Saski Baskonia has agreed to a deal with Lawson, who played for the Raptors in the past two seasons.“BREAKING: Saski Baskonia has secured the […] The post Former Toronto Raptors Guard Leaving NBA to Play in Spain: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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