Former Celtic PJ Dozier signs one-year deal with Denver Nuggets

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The Boston Celtics have undergone an offseason of roster upheaval and have made quite a few changes to their squad. That has included some move on the back-end of their roster and it appears that another member of the 2018-19 team will be working elsewhere for the upcoming NBA season.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, PJ Dozier signed a one-year deal to join the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Dozier had spent last season on a two-way contract with the Celtics.

Dozier played in only six games with the Celtics while on that contract averaging 3.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in limited action.

However, while playing in the G League with the Maine Red Claws, Dozier shined, averaging 21.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in 46 appearances. And as Wojnarowski mentioned, he was selected as a G League All-Star.

The Nuggets are taking a chance on Dozier because of the upside he displayed in the G League last year. Meanwhile, the Celtics won't mind seeing Dozier walk. After adding so many young players to their roster, including four rookie draft picks and undrafted fan-favorite Tacko Fall, the Celtics simply didn't have room for Dozier. So, letting him walk makes sense.

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