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Nets 16 points in preseason loss Lawal logged 16 points (4-6 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, one steal and one block over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans.

Impact Lawal put together a strong offensive effort, shooting efficiently from the field while converting all eight of his free-throw attempts. The rookie second-round pick has fared well in the preseason, scoring in double figures in two of three appearances. However, he's likely to see only limited minutes as a reserve forward during the regular season.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks Highlights vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Preseason | October 14, 2026

Mavericks Highlights vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Preseason | October 14, 2026

OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Tobi Lawal's debut suggests Mavericks may have found their next dirty-work wing Tobi Lawal's debut against the Rockets proved that he has the potential to be the Mavericks' next high-impact wing.

OCTOBER 10 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Excels off bench Lawal tallied 13 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and two steals in 15 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact With the Mavericks frontcourt shorthanded, the rookie saw an expanded role and made the most of it. Lawal is an impressive athlete with the tools to develop into an elite defender, but he remains very raw offensively. The 23-year-old forward finished his senior season at Virginia Tech with averages of 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game on 54/25/76 shooting splits. He'll likely see limited minutes during his rookie season, helping back up the forward spots in Dallas.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tobi Lawal's shooting concerns won't stop him from making an impact for the Mavericks Tobi Lawal doesn't need to be a knockdown shooter for the Mavs to make his presence felt.

SEPTEMBER 4 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks must be patient with Tobi Lawal to unlock his potential The Mavericks shouldn't expect Tobi Lawal to be ready for NBA minutes right away.

AUGUST 28 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM