The Orlando Magic signed Jeff Dowtin to a 10-day contract, the crew introduced Tuesday morning forward of their matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors.
This would be the second stint in Orlando for Dowtin, who’ll put on No. 11 and occupy the Magic’s fifteenth and remaining customary roster spot in the course of his deal.
Dowtin signed with the Magic as a free agent on Sept. 8 and appeared in three preseason video games — averaging 4.7 factors and 1.3 assists in 8.7 minutes — earlier than being waived on Oct. 16 forward of the beginning of the common season.
His game-winning fadeaway over the Boston Celtics on Oct. 13 was one of many Magic’s preseason highlights.
Dowtin signed a two-way contract with the Warriors on Oct. 18, showing in 4 video games, earlier than being waived on Jan. 2.
He signed a 10-day contract with the Bucks on Jan. 7, taking part in in a single sport for Milwaukee.
Most of Dowtin’s taking part in time has come within the G League, the place he’s averaged 21.3 factors (56.8% capturing, 40.7% on 3-pointers), 6.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 21 video games with the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks’ affiliate, and Lakeland Magic, Orlando’s affiliate.
Dowtin went undrafted in 2020 after taking part in collegiately at Rhode Island for 4 seasons.
He’s appeared in 36 G League video games with Lakeland and Wisconsin for the reason that 2020-21 season, averaging 15.1 factors (55% capturing) 4.6 assists and three.1 rebounds.
Dowtin was a part of the Lakeland Magic crew that received the 2021 NBA G League championship.
His 10-day deal will expire on March 31, with the Magic having 10 days left of their season after that.
This text first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Electronic mail Khobi Worth at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or comply with him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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