Hapoel Tel Aviv Targets P.J. Dozier for Upcoming Season

Ongoing Summer Planning

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to strategize for the upcoming season, with ambitions to strengthen their roster. Recent reports from Eurohoops suggest that the club is in advanced negotiations with American guard P.J. Dozier, who is currently with Anadolu Efes. Dozier, 28 years old and standing at 1.98 meters tall, has received a generous long-term offer and is expected to make a decision about his future soon-whether he will remain in Turkey or join Tel Aviv in a bold addition to their ambitious project.

Key Player Movement

If the deal materializes, Dozier would become the third player from Anadolu Efes to join Hapoel Tel Aviv this offseason, following the agreement of Daniel Oturu and the impending arrival of Elijah Bryant. The trend emphasizes Hapoel’s clear goal: to compete at the top tier of the EuroLeague.

Career Overview

Despite not being selected in the 2017 NBA Draft, Dozier found his footing in the world’s premier basketball league, appearing in 145 NBA games with teams including Oklahoma City, Boston, Denver, Sacramento, and Minnesota. His standout season came in 2020/21, where he averaged 7.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game with the Denver Nuggets.

In the 2023/24 season, Dozier made his first move to Europe by signing with Partizan Belgrade, quickly becoming a key player with averages of 9.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game. After a brief return to the NBA to start the season with Minnesota, he found his way back to the EuroLeague by joining Anadolu Efes, where he has contributed with averages of 8.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game while maintaining a solid shooting percentage of 51.4% from beyond the arc.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s summer is shaping up to be significant as they pursue aspirations in EuroLeague competition