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Gani Lawal | Forward

Team: San Antonio Spurs
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/7/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 234
College: Georgia Tech
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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. Sat, Aug 18, 2012 08:11:00 AM
Source: Sportando.net

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Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 03:58:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 09:37:00 AM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 02:51:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 04:08:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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.
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 03:54:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 07:35:00 AM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 02:13:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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, Jun 9, 2011 10:10:00 AM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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, May 12, 2011 10:52:00 AM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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 07:19:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 03:20:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

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.
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 05:42:00 PM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

PF Gani Lawal was 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
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 11:38:00 AM
Gani Lawal - F - Spurs

The Suns officially signed F Gani Lawal on Monday.

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
Mon, Aug 2, 2010 06:10:00 PM