Lawson, Martin to Participate in 2026 Next up Game
Published on February 3, 2026 under NBA G League (G League)
Raptors 905 News Release
The NBA announced Tuesday that Raptors 905 two-way guards AJ Lawson and Alijah Martin have been selected to participate in the 2026 NBA G League Next Up game, set for Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of NBA All-Star 2026.
Lawson earns his second Next Up nod after averaging a team-high 21.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 31.2 minutes in 18 games (all starts) this season with the Raptors 905. He is shooting .446 (131-294) from the field, including .312 (44-141) from three-point range and .836 (46-55) from the free throw line.
In 22 games (all starts), Martin is averaging 18.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 30.6 minutes in the Tip-Off Tournament and regular season. He is shooting .498 (141-183) from the field, including .381 (48-126) from three-point range.
The annual showcase of premier young talent, featuring a mini-tournament with four teams and three games, will air at 2:30 p.m. ET. The game will feature a tournament-style format with four teams comprised of seven players, including 10 NBA G League players selected by a fan vote. Two teams will square off in semifinals matchups to 30 points, and the winning teams will face off in a Championship game to determine an overall winner.
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