 On August 15, 2011, Lawson signed a one-year contract with Žalgiris Kaunas.The deal included an out-clause that allowed him to return to the Denver Nuggets when the 2011 NBA lockout ended.Lawson played seven Euroleague games during his stint in Kaunas, averaging 7.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists.