Veteran free agent PJ Dozier is expected to join the Turkish club Anadolu Efes for the rest of the season, according to multiple international reports.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived PJ Dozier, the team announced in a press release. Dozier, a 28-year-old swingman, signed a one-year contract with the Wolves in July, which included a $1MM guarantee on his $2.6MM salary.
On Saturday, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they’ve waived PJ Dozier, a utility player who is related to former Boston Celtics star Reggie Lewis.
On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the San Antonio Spurs at the Target Center. Before the game, the team announced that they have waived PJ Dozier.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived veteran guard P.J. Dozier, the team announced on Saturday. He played in only nine games after signing with the team as a free agent this offseason.
NBA free agency has already seen many impactful players switch teams. With most of the top free agents having signed new deals, teams are now looking at different options to fill out their roster.
PJ Dozier is coming off a season where he played for a team in Serbia. He finished his season with averages of 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 48.6% from the field and 29.4% from the three-point range in 33 EuroLeague games.
The Timberwolves, just hours after reportedly agreeing to terms with free-agent sharpshooter Joe Ingles on a one-year deal, have also signed free-agent guard PJ Dozier, according to longtime Wolves beat writer Jon Krawczynski.
In 18 games off the bench this season, Dozier is averaging 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 18.9 minutes and has posted a 36.4/31.3./76.9 shooting line.