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Raptors forward A.J. Lawson available to play in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers

Raptors forward A.J. Lawson available to play in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers | iNFOnews.ca
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)

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.

He was promoted from a two-way contract to a full NBA deal ahead of the post-season.

Cleveland leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 26, 2026.

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