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The Minnesota Timberwolve have waived guard PJ Dozier. Dozier is represented by Kevin Bradbury and Bill Duffy.

Dozier, 6-6, appeared in nine games this season for the Wolves, totaling seven points, five rebounds and five assists. Prior to his time with Minnesota, he played for Partizan in Serbia last season where he appeared in 33 EuroLeague games, averaging 9.2 points on 48.6% shooting, 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals. Prior to playing overseas, he spent the 2022-23 season with the Sacramento Kings, appearing in 16 games, totaling 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Via RealGM Staff Report

This isn’t unexpected, since Dozier’s contract was only partially guaranteed for $1 mil if the luxury-tax-laden Wolves waived him before January 1.

In other words, this likely is not a move made to clear a roster spot because a one-for-two trade is imminent. However, that roster spot may get some use with the start of 10-Day Free Agency deals scheduled to begin January 5.