Fri Aug 8 2014 | 16:29 | Lawal will play in Turkey next season for Trabzonspor |
Lawal will play in Turkey next season for Trabzonspor, Sportando reports. |
Lawal was expected to play in the D-League this season but he decided to go overseas instead. Because of this decision, Lawal won't be relevant in fantasy terms for at least another year. |
Fri Oct 4 2013 | 15:46 | Lawal signs one-year deal with the Sixers |
The Sixers signed a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with big man Gani Lawal. |
If Lawal could crack any NBA roster it would be the Sixers, and we'll watch to see if this is in any way related to Royce White not flying to Europe. Chances are this is your everyday camp signing. |
Source: Jared Zwerling on Twitter | |
Fri Aug 9 2013 | 15:11 | Gani Lawal agrees to deal w/ Latvian team |
Gani Lawal has agreed to sign with the Latvian team VEF Riga. |
The former NBA big man played in Italy and China last season. He was reportedly set to join a team in Turkey, but instead he'll join the reigning Latvian champs. He drew passing interest from the Knicks this summer but his NBA career may well be over. |
Source: Euroleague.net | |
Tue Aug 6 2013 | 11:06 | Gani Lawal agrees to deal w/ Turkish team |
Former NBA big man Gani Lawal agreed to a one-year deal with Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkey. |
The Knicks were reportedly "interested" in Lawal in June, but not interested enough to give him a guaranteed contract. He played two minutes in one game for the Suns in 2010-11, and we may never see him again in the NBA. |
Source: Sportando | |
Mon Jun 3 2013 | 09:31 | Agent: Knicks interested in Gani Lawal |
The agent for Gani Lawal reports the Knicks are "interested" in his client. |
The Knicks will reportedly work him out after he finishes his season abroad in the Italian league with Virtus Roma. Lawal tore his ACL back in 2011, and he's been fighting to return to the NBA since. Now 24 years old, Lawal has three workouts confirmed: Orlando, Indiana and Toronto. Lawal is averaging 13.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in Europe. |
Source: ESPN New York | |
Sat Aug 18 2012 | 08:11 | Gani Lawal agrees to deal w/ Italian team |
Former NBA big man Gani Lawal has agreed to a deal with Virtus Roma in Italy. |
Lawal has exactly two minutes of NBA experience, after making a one-game cameo with the Suns in 2010-11. |
Source: Sportando.net | |
Wed Feb 22 2012 | 15:58 | Lawal returning to play in Poland |
After a stretch playing in the Chinese Basketball Association, Gani Lawal is returning to play for Zastal in Poland. |
Lawal played for Zastal during the lockout. The former second-round pick was waived by the Spurs prior to the start of the season. |
Source: Wendell Maxey on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 26 2011 | 09:37 | Lawal headed to China |
Gani Lawal will replace Kenyon Martin with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. |
Lawal was recently waived by the Spurs and never had a shot at fantasy value. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 22 2011 | 14:51 | Spurs waive Gani Lawal |
The San Antonio Spurs have waived forward Gani Lawal. |
Lawal wasn't expected to make the team, and the Spurs made it official on Thursday. |
Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 12 2011 | 16:08 | Spurs sign Gani Lawal, Antoine Hood |
The Spurs signed F Gani Lawal and Guard Antoine Hood Monday, and waived guard Devin Gibson. |
Lawal has a shot at making the team, but we're not expecting much from Hood. |
Source: NBA.com | |
Fri Dec 9 2011 | 15:54 | Suns waive forward Gani Lawal |
The Suns waived Gani Lawal on Friday. |
Lawal's contract was unguaranteed, and this was an easy decision given the Suns' depth at PF -- Channing Frye, Hakim Warrick and rookie Markieff Morris. He played two minutes in his entire Suns career. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Sep 7 2011 | 07:35 | Gani Lawal signs contract to play in Poland |
Gani Lawal has signed a contract to play with Zastal in Poland. |
Lawal is coming off of reconstructive knee surgery, but it's clearly not a concern as he was able to pass a physical and sign a deal overseas. It will be interesting to see if the Suns give him a shot to crack the rotation this season, as he's one player that the team got absolutely nothing from in 2010-11. |
Source: ASM Sports on Twitter | |
Fri Jul 1 2011 | 14:13 | Gani Lawal (knee) making steady progress |
Suns forward Gani Lawal (knee surgery) is now able to jump and perform limited basketball activities. |
"My shot's getting a lot better," Lawal said. "I'm working on that 15-footer, especially with the pick-and-roll with Steve (Nash). That'll set me up for going to the cup." He says he's adding strength and explosion to his game, but the selection of rookie Markieff Morris indicates that Phoenix isn't sold on Lawal. |
Source: Arizona Republic | |
Thu Jun 9 2011 | 10:10 | Lawal back running and shooting |
Gani Lawal (knee surgery) recently began running and shooting. |
Lawal went under the knife five months ago, so his rehab is on schedule. He'll likely be able to play in full 5-on-5 action by August, meaning he should be ready for camp. Regardless, the 2010 second-round pick has an uphill battle to crack the rotation. |
Source: Arizona Republic | |
Thu May 12 2011 | 10:52 | Lawal making progress with knee |
Suns F Gani Lawal (knee surgery) is nearing a return to basketball activity. |
Lawal, the Suns' second-round pick last year, tore his ACL on Jan. 6. He's been running on a treadmill as he passes the four-month mark in his rehab. Lawal is no lock to make the Suns' roster out of camp this year as his contract is only partially guaranteed. |
Source: Arizona Republic | |
Thu Jan 6 2011 | 19:19 | Gani Lawal will miss rest of season |
Suns rookie forward Gani Lawal will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL and a partially torn MCL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season |
He didn't play a minute this season. |
Source: Phoenix Suns | |
Thu Jan 6 2011 | 15:20 | Lawal to have knee examined |
Suns rookie Gani Lawal will have his right knee examined on Thursday. |
Lawal apparently injured himself without contact during practice, which is never a good sign. We should soon have an update, though his status will not affect fantasy leagues. |
Source: Phoenix Suns | |
Sun Dec 19 2010 | 17:42 | Suns recall Gani Lawal from D-League |
The Suns recalled Gani Lawal from the D-League. |
He's yet to make his NBA debut for the Suns, but they're short on bodies until Thursday. |
Tue Nov 16 2010 | 11:38 | Lawal headed to D-League |
PF Gani Lawal will be assigned to the Suns' D-League affiliate in Iowa. |
Lawal has to get sent down to make room for Earl Barron. The 2010 second-round pick has not appeared in a game this season. |
Source: Arizona Republic | |
Mon Aug 2 2010 | 18:10 | Suns ink Lawal to deal on Tuesday |
The Suns officially signed F Gani Lawal on Tuesday. |
He's pretty far down the depth chart, although he should make the team's final roster, where he'll see scrap minutes after Earl Clark gets his run each night. Lawal was taken in the second round with the 46th overall pick. |
Source: NBA.com | |