Mavericks bring guard back immediately after waiving him

The are  Dallas Mavericks are reportedly  bringing guard AJ Lawson back after waiving him on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Lawson earned a regular NBA contract during the 2023-24 season after initially being signed to a two-way deal. However, Lawson’s roster spot became uncertain following the Mavs’ busy offseason. After being waived, Lawson is set to return on another two-way deal.

The Mavs believe in Lawson’s potential. He has displayed signs of becoming a reliable NBA player. Returning on a two-way contract should allow Lawson to continue to develop his game in hopes of making an impact at some point down the road.

Jason Kidd addressed Lawson’s impact after the news was announced that he had been waived on Tuesday.

“AJ has been great for us, unfortunately they waived him today,” Kidd said while speaking to reporters after practice on Tuesday. “We wish him the best of luck. I think when you look at the athleticism, the way that he has improved… He did everything we asked. There was a big jump in his game. Looking at the numbers, management had to make a decision.”

Kidd has been impressed with Lawson’s improvement. Now the Mavs head coach will continue to help Lawson take steps forward.