Dowtin won't start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.
Dowtin got a spot start during Saturday's game against Boston, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, but he will return to his usual reserve role Monday. He made 12 regular-season appearances for Philadelphia last season.
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76ers' Jeff Dowtin: Starting vs. Boston
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Dowtin is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason contest against the Celtics.
The Sixers are resting most of their starters and veterans for this game, so Dowtin will be part of a young first unit. He'll start this preseason contest alongside KJ Martin, Jared McCain, Ricky Council IV and Guerschon Yabusele.
Dowtin agreed to a two-way contract with the 76ers on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Dowtin spent the 2023-24 campaign with Philadelphia, but the 76ers declined his $2.2 million team option for the 2024-25 season in late June. He remained with the team for Summer League play, averaging 17.1 points and 5.7 assists. He'll compete for a role with the organization during camp this fall.
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76ers' Jeff Dowtin: Contract converted to standard deal
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The 76ers converted Dowtin's two-way contract to a standard deal Thursday.
Dowtin has been playing for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats this year and signed a two-way deal with the team in early March. He impressed for the G League club and will be rewarded with a standard contract late in the regular season.
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76ers' Jeff Dowtin: Leads team in assists Wednesday
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Dowtin amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block over 24 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 115-109 loss to the Grizzlies.
Playing his second NBA game of the season, Dowtin was pushed into a much larger role than expected with Tyrese Maxey (concussion), Kyle Lowry (rest) and De'Anthony Melton (back) all missing from the Sixers' backcourt. The 26-year-old journeyman responded by leading the team in assists and tying for the team lead in steals while chipping in a little offense of his own. Lowry could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday against the Pelicans, but Dowtin's performance might have been good enough for him to hang onto a spot in the regular rotation in the short term.
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76ers' Jeff Dowtin: Nabs two-way deal with Philly
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Dowtin agreed to a two-way deal with the 76ers on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Dowtin has been playing for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats this season, averaging 21.4 points and 7.0 assists over his last 12 games. He previously played under Nick Nurse in Toronto, so Dowtin has some familiarity with his new coach. With the 76ers shorthanded, Dowtin has a path to playing time, but he's not guaranteed an NBA role right away.
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Jeff Dowtin: Let go by Toronto
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Dowin was waived by the Raptors on Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
This isn't a big surprise, as Dowtin's non-guaranteed deal was due to be partially guaranteed on Saturday. The 76ers hold Dowtin's G League rights, so there's a good chance he ends up in Philadelphia.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Good to go Friday
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Dowtin (ankle) is available for Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Dowtin had been dealing with an ankle injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue. While he'll be available, there's no guarantee Dowtin will see any playing time, as Toronto has its entire roster available and will presumably use the final exhibition as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Remains out Tuesday
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Dowtin (ankle) didn't play in Tuesday's 106-102 preseason win over the Bulls.
It's unclear if Dowtin's absence is due to still recovery from ankle surgery or a removal from Toronto's rotation. Either way, his next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason matchup with Washington.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Doesn't play Sunday
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Dowtin didn't play in Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.
Dowtin missed Summer League play while recovering from ankle surgery that he underwent following the 2022-23 season. He's been participating in practices during training camp, so it's unclear whether his absence from Sunday's matchup was due to his offseason ankle issue. The 26-year-old is on a non-guaranteed deal ahead of the 2023-24 campaign and will have to compete for a roster spot over the next few weeks.
Dowtin (ankle) signed a training camp deal with the Raptors on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Dowtin missed all of Summer League after undergoing an offseason surgery on his right ankle. Still, he will get a chance to earn a roster spot in training camp after spending the 2022-23 season as a two-way player for Toronto. As part of the deal, Dowtin will receive a significant salary guarantee if he ends up on the Raptors' opening night roster.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Won't play in Summer League
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Dowtin (ankle) won't play in any of Toronto's Summer League contests, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Dowtin operated under a two-way deal with the Raptors last year and made just 25 NBA appearances, averaging 2.4 points in 10.4 minutes per game. He underwent ankle surgery following the 2022-23 campaign and will remain sidelined throughout Summer League action, but there's been no indication the undrafted guard out of Rhode Island (2020) is in danger of missing the start of next season. With Fred VanVleet no longer in the mix, Dowtin could compete for a sizable role with the Raptors in 2023-24.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Undergoes surgery
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Dowtin underwent surgery on his right ankle Tuesday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Dowtin is set to wear a walking boot for the next two weeks and rehab into Toronto in the offseason. There is no indication that he won't be ready for the 2023-24 campaign. Dowtin averaged 2.4 points and 1.2 assists in 10.4 minutes across 25 games for Toronto last as a two-way player.
Dowtin (not injury related) is listed as out for Friday's game versus Boston, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports
Dowtin is one of Toronto's two-way players. Despite appearing in only 25 games, he was active for 50, which is the maximum for a two-way player in a single season. This means that Dowtin can't play any more contests for the Raptors in the regular season or playoffs, unless his contract is converted into a standard deal.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Inactive against Celtics
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Dowtin (not injury related) won't play in Wednesday's game versus Boston, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dowtin has run out of NBA games on his two-way deal. The Raptors have until Thursday afternoon to decide if they want to convert his contract to a standard deal for the rest of the season. If Toronto opts not to, Dowtin's 2022-23 campaign will be over.
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Raptors' Jeff Dowtin: Makes impact in easy win
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Dowtin recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 118-97 win over the Pistons.
Dowtin was given some extra run in an easy win with the Raptors missing Gary Trent (elbow), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Scottie Barnes (wrist). The four assists and three steals both marked career highs for the second-year pro out of Rhode Island. He may stay in the rotation Sunday against the Wizards if the same trio of teammates remains sidelined.
