A.J. Lawson Injury Status Update for March 17th, 2026
A.J. Lawson of the Raptors has been ruled out and will not play today. A.J. was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 51st game A.J. has missed this season.
A.J. Lawson Season Averages
A.J.'s absence leaves a significant hole in the Raptors rotation. Across 14 games this season, he's averaging 3.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game while playing 7.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.9 |
Raptors Performance With & Without A.J. Lawson
The numbers tell a clear story about A.J.'s value to the Raptors. With A.J. in the lineup this season, the team is 6-8. Without him, they've gone 30-19. The Raptors's net rating is 4.6 points better per 100 possessions when A.J. plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (113.3 vs 115.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-8 | 30-19 | — |
| Off Rating | 115.5 | 113.3 | -2.2 |
| Def Rating | 117.3 | 110.4 | -6.8 |
| Net Rating | -1.7 | 2.8 | +4.6 |
| PPG | 114.1 | 113.5 | -0.6 |
A.J. Lawson Betting Trends
For bettors, A.J.'s absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Raptors's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when A.J. has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Lawson) Raptors UNDER: 33-16 (+15.4u, 230.3 / -110 avg. line) Sandro Mamukelashvili REB UNDER: 29-16 (+11.3u, 5.1 / -115 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — A.J. Lawson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
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We'll continue to monitor A.J.'s status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Raptors.