The Philadelphia 76ers are making a few minor roster moves as they move forward under coach Nick Nurse.
The Sixers waived two-way forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. after Friday’s 121-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets. That cleared the way for the Sixers to bring in a former Toronto Raptors guard.
The Sixers plan to sign Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way deal. He played 25 games for the Raptors in the 2022-23 season averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 assists. He has been with Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, and was averaging 21.4 points and 7 assists over his 12 G League games.
One should expect Dowtin to stay in the G League, but the Sixers will likely give him a look at some point before the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way NBA deal out of first-place Delaware Blue Coats affiliate, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dowtin, who played for Nick Nurse in Toronto, has averaged 21.4 points and 7 assists in last 12 G League games.
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The Sixers have 24 games left in the season and take on the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday to begin a two-game road trip.