Mavericks sign Canadian guard A.J. Lawson to standard NBA contract

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have converted the contract of Canadian guard A.J. Lawson from a two-way to a standard NBA deal.

The move makes Lawson, from Brampton, Ont., eligible to play for Dallas in the post-season.

Lawson has played 28 games with the Mavericks this season, averaging 3.8 points while shooting 47.1 per cent from the field in 8.3 minutes per game.

The six-foot-six guard also appeared in seven NBA G League games with the Texas Legends, averaging 20.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 33.7 minutes per game, while shooting 53 per cent from the field.