Timberwolves' P.J. Dozier: Rare appearance in loss
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Dozier registered four points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound over three minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Spurs.
Dozier saw his first action since the 2022-23 season, logging three minutes in garbage time. After spending the previous season with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade, Dozier was signed to a one-year deal during the preseason. Unless the Timberwolves are struck down with multiple injuries, Dozier is unlikely to be anything more than a depth piece this season.
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Timberwolves' P.J. Dozier: Gets starting nod
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Dozier is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets.
Dozier is running with the first unit while Minnesota rests nearly all of its usual rotation players. He'll start alongside Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon, Josh Minott and Luka Garza.
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Timberwolves' P.J. Dozier: Agrees to one-year deal
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Dozier agreed to a one-year contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Dozier spent last season with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade but will get another shot in the NBA during the 2024-25 campaign. He suffered a torn ACL in November of 2021 while playing with the Nuggets, and he played mainly in the G League during the 2022-23 campaign, spending time with the affiliates of the Timberwolves and Kings. Over 33 Euroleague appearances last year, Dozier averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 21.5 minutes per game.
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P.J. Dozier: Headed overseas
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Dozier has signed a one-year contract with Partizan Belgrade of the EuroLeague, the team announced Saturday.
After averaging 4.9 minutes per game across 16 appearances with Sacramento last season and being waived this offseason, Dozier will get a fresh start overseas. The 6-foot-6 wing has struggled to find a consistent NBA role since entering the league in 2017, appearing in fewer than 18 games four times during his six-year career.
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P.J. Dozier: Let go by Sacramento
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The Kings waived Dozier on Saturday.
Dozier averaged 1.4 points in 4.9 minutes across 16 appearances for Sacramento in 2022-23. He will now be an unrestricted free agent.
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Kings' P.J. Dozier: Plays 20 minutes in loss
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Dozier racked up seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Friday's 119-97 loss to the Warriors.
With the Kings resting the majority of their regulars, Dozier posted season highs in points, assists and minutes played. Overall, the undrafted product out of South Carolina struggled with his shot, but he could see another increased role during Sacramento's regular-season finale against the Nuggets on Sunday if the Kings sit numerous starters again.
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Kings' P.J. Dozier: Re-ups with Sacramento
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Dozier agreed Saturday with the Kings on a one-year contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Sacramento will waive KZ Okpala to clear a permanent spot on the roster for Dozier, who had previously averaged 2.5 minutes per game across four appearances over the course of two previous 10-day deals with the Kings. Dozier isn't expected to be included in the Kings' regular rotation while the team is at full strength in the backcourt and on the wing.
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P.J. Dozier: Strong from deep in 20-point game
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Dozier tallied 20 points (8-21 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Mexico City.
Dozier led all starters in scoring and threes made, finishing second on the team in rebounds in Wednesday's defeat. Dozier has averaged 20.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals over 11 regular-season games.
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P.J. Dozier: Drops 30-point performance in win
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Dozier tallied 33 points (13-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 119-109 win over Stockton.
Dozier led the Wolves in threes made en route to a 30-point performance in Monday's victory. Dozier has averaged 19.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 steals over nine regular-season contests.
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P.J. Dozier: Lifts offense with balanced showing
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Dozier tallied 28 points (9-21 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 130-121 loss to Texas.
Dozier led the team in scoring while finishing second in rebounds en route to a near double-double outing Thursday. Dozier has averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 16 games.
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P.J. Dozier: Drops 30 points in victory
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Dozier finished with 30 points (12-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 141-110 win over Austin.
Dozier led all starters in scoring while finishing as one of two Wolves players to score 30 or more points in Sunday's win. Dozier has averaged 18.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals over his last seven games.
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P.J. Dozier: Showcases two-way ability in win
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Dozier tallied eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five assists, four steals and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Sunday's 127-122 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.
Dozier led the team in steals while finishing two points short of the double-digit scoring mark. Dozier has averaged 15.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals in four regular-season games with Iowa this season.
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P.J. Dozier: Not retained
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The Kings won't re-sign Dozier after his second 10-day contract with the club expired following Saturday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Sacramento will replace Dozier's spot on the 15-man roster with Deonte Burton, who is set to sign a 10-day contract Monday. During his three-week stint with Sacramento, Dozier appeared in four games and averaged 1.3 points in 2.5 minutes.
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Kings' P.J. Dozier: Gets another 10-day deal
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Dozier and the Kings agreed Thursday on a second 10-day deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Dozier appeared in three of the Kings' five games over the course of his initial 10-day deal, averaging just 2.3 minutes per contest in those outings. Despite not seeing a large role off the bench during his week-and-a-half-long stint with the organization, Dozier likely made enough of an impression in practices to warrant another 10-day contract.
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Kings' P.J. Dozier: Logs five minutes in debut
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Dozier closed Monday's 136-111 win over Orlando with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over five minutes.
Dozier logged five minutes Monday, fresh off signing a 10-day contract with the Kings. After a promising start to his career, a knee injury derailed things, resulting in him having to work his way back via the G League. While this was a garbage-time special, it is great to see Dozier back on an NBA court. Whether he can stick in the rotation remains to be seen, and obviously, there are no fantasy implications here.
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Kings' P.J. Dozier: Signs 10-day contract
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The Kings signed Dozier to a 10-day contract Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Dozier was averaging 15.1 points in 27.2 minutes across 16 appearances for the G League's Iowa Wolves before signing an NBA contract with the Kings. The undrafted product out of South Carolina hasn't played in an NBA contest this year, but he has totaled 97 appearances over the past three seasons.
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P.J. Dozier: Near double-double off bench
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Dozier finished with 14 points (6-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 138-126 loss to Texas.
Dozier provided a spark off the bench, leading the team in rebounds while finishing one board shy of a double-double. Dozier has tallied at least 10 points and five rebounds in eight games this season.
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P.J. Dozier: Posts 20-point outing in loss
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Dozier notched 21 points (8-19 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 loss to Rio Grande Valley.
Dozier finished second on the team in scoring, posting his second 20-point performance in the last three games. Dozier is averaging 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals over 13 games this season.
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P.J. Dozier: Leading rebounder in double-double
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Dozier tallied 19 points (6-20 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 121-95 loss to Ontario.
Dozier led Iowa in rebounds, blocks and steals in Monday's loss, posting the second-highest point total en route to a double-double performance. Dozier has averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 12 appearances this season.
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P.J. Dozier: Leads starters in scoring in win
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Dozier finished with 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 101-94 win over the Cleveland Charge.
Dozier finished second on the team in scoring while leading all starters in the category, also tallying with a team-high-tying rebound total. Dozier has averaged 12.5 points 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 10 games this year.
