P.J. Dozier in Advanced Negotiations with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv is actively preparing for the upcoming season in the EuroLeague, having already secured commitments from Elijah Bryant and Dan Oturu for the 2025/2026 season. Reports suggest that P.J. Dozier, a prominent player from Anadolu Efes, is in advanced negotiations to join the red team.

Contract Negotiations

According to reports from Eurohoops, 28-year-old Dozier, standing at 1.98 meters, is currently in significant discussions with Hapoel Tel Aviv and is “definitely set to join” ahead of the next season. However, the club has publicly denied these claims.

Player Profile

Dozier is a versatile guard-forward capable of playing positions 1 through 3, renowned for his defensive and offensive skills. Despite not being selected in the 2017 NBA Draft, he made his way into the NBA, playing 145 games for teams such as Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

His best season in the NBA came in 2020/2021, where he averaged 7.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game while with the Denver Nuggets.

European Career

In the 2023/2024 season, Dozier made his European debut, signing with Partizan Belgrade, where he became a key player, averaging 9.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.0 rebounds. After starting the current season with the Minnesota Timberwolves but struggling to find his footing, he returned to European basketball, signing with Anadolu Efes. There, he has maintained an average of 8.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game, shooting a remarkable 51.4% from beyond the arc.

Conclusion

As Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to bolster its roster in preparation for a competitive season in the EuroLeague, the potential addition of P.J. Dozier could significantly enhance their lineup, despite the club’s denial of the ongoing negotiations. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how this situation develops in the coming weeks