
"There is still one final exhibition game to come for the Toronto Raptors, as they gear up to return home to face off against the Brooklyn Nets, in a matchup that the organization is advertising as "Welcome Brandon Ingram Night." Unfortunately, five players will not be able to suit up for the Raptors on Friday night or cheer for their peers from the bench."
"With the Raptors having one final main roster spot to fill, I was convinced AJ Lawson was the right choice, especially after he proved to be a strong back-end reserve last year and followed up with an impressive Summer League campaign this past July. However, during his preseason run, Lawson didn't quite stand out to the same degree, and perhaps his redundancy as a wing scoring threat made him appear expendable in the eyes of the Raptors brass."
The Toronto Raptors waived AJ Lawson, David Roddy, Jared Rhoden, Olivier Sarr, and two-way player Ulrich Chomche ahead of the regular season. The team has one final exhibition game at home against the Brooklyn Nets billed as "Welcome Brandon Ingram Night." Cuts are part of roster finalization, but Lawson and Chomche stand out as surprising names. Lawson produced a strong back-end reserve role last year and excelled in Summer League but failed to distinguish himself during preseason, and his positional redundancy likely factored into the decision. Chomche was a late 2024 draft pick and one of the NBA's youngest players; expectations favored gradual development.
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