BREAKING: Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Make Roster Move

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the 76ers will re-sign a player.

Mar 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. (11) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Dowtin Jr. is coming off a season where he appeared in 12 games for the Philadlphia 76ers.

The former Rhode Island star finished the year with averages of 4.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field and 47.4% from the three-point range.

On Sunday evening, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that Dowtin Jr. will re-sign with the 76ers.

Via Charania: "The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists across NBA Summer League for 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24."

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists across NBA Summer League for 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 22, 2024

Dowtin Jr. has played 46 games for the Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers over three seasons in the NBA.

His career averages are 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field and 34.1% from the three-point range.

Apr 7, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. (11) dribbles in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

As for the 76ers, they are coming off a season where they were the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-35 record.

They beat the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament but lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in six games).

Apr 7, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) dribbles against Philadelphia 76ers guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. (11) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

That said, the 76ers have a talented roster led by All-Stars Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

Over the offseason, they signed nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George (who left the Los Angeles Clippers).