Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) grabs a rebound next to Toronto Raptors guard A.J. Lawson (0) in the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Raptors forward A.J. Lawson available to play in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers
Apr 26, 2026 | 9:51 AM
TORONTO — A.J. Lawson of Brampton, Ont., has been cleared to play for the Toronto Raptors in today’s matinee.
He was listed as questionable with back spasms ahead of Game 4 of Toronto’s playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Head coach Darko Rajakovic said in a pre-game news conference that Lawson was available.
Lawson is averaging 1.3 points, 1.3 assists and 0.3 blocks for the Raptors in this series.


