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Tobi Lawal
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Dallas Mavericks
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Dallas Mavericks
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Tobi Lawal is a 23-year-old power forward from United Kingdom, listed at 6′8″ (203 cm). Tobi Lawal is listed with the Dallas Mavericks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. The roster lists an entry dated July 2026.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 1 logged game
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
13PointsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
1ReboundsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
0AssistsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
03-pointersOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
2StealsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
0BlocksOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 preseason | vs HOU | L 117–135 | 15:08 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-6 | 0-1 | 3-3 | +2 |
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FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 preseason | vs HOU | L 117–135 | 15:08 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-6 | 0-1 | 3-3 | +2 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
Quick answers
- How old is Tobi Lawal?
- Tobi Lawal is 23 years old. He was born on May 1, 2003.
- How tall is Tobi Lawal?
- Tobi Lawal is 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall and plays PF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Tobi Lawal from?
- Tobi Lawal is from United Kingdom and played at Virginia Tech before the NBA.
- What team does Tobi Lawal play for?
- Tobi Lawal is listed with the Dallas Mavericks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Tobi Lawal wear?
- The NBA directory lists Tobi Lawal at No. 33 for the Dallas Mavericks. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Tobi Lawal's next game?
- Tobi Lawal and the Dallas Mavericks next play at the Houston Rockets on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6:00 am Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Tobi Lawal play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Dallas Mavericks are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Tobi Lawal drafted?
- Tobi Lawal was the No. 48 pick (second round) in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Dallas Mavericks out of Virginia Tech.
Contract
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Roster date
- July 3, 2026
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
About Tobi Lawal
Toibu Lawal (born 1 May 2003) is a British professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the VCU Rams and Virginia Tech Hokies.
- Born
- 1 May 2003 (age 23) London, England
- Listed height
- 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
- Listed weight
- 215 lb (98 kg)
- Position
- Power forward
- High school
- Lee Academy (Lee, Maine)
- College
- VCU (2022–2024) Virginia Tech (2024–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 2nd round, 48th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 8″
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Position
- PF
- Jersey
- 33
- Country
- United Kingdom
- School / last affiliation
- Virginia Tech
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 2 · Pick 48
How acquired: #48 Pick in 2026 Draft. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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