Jeff Dowtin Jr. Undergoes Offseason Ankle Surgery, Raptors Say

Jeff Dowtin Jr. underwent offseason surgery on his right ankle, the Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday.

The surgery, performed by Dr. Martin O’Malley in New York removed loose bodies from his injured ankle, the team said. Dowtin will rehab his injured foot in Toronto under the medical supervision of the Raptors. He will wear a medical walking boot for approximately two weeks, the team announced.

Dowtin is a restricted free agent this offseason following a stellar season as a two-way player for Toronto. He averaged 2.4 points, 1.2 assists and 10.4 minutes in 25 games this past season.

Toronto opted not to convert Dowtin’s contract before the playoffs despite his value to the rotation. Raptors president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri said the decision came down to Dowtin or Will Barton and Toronto opted for the more experienced Barton.

The Raptors are expected to retain Dowtin for next season though no deal has officially been worked out. He’ll be entering his age 26-season next year in his second season with Toronto.