Suns sign G Dowdell for rest of season (AP)

The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Zabian Dowdell (ZAY’-bee-in dow-DELL’) through the remainder of the season. Terms of the deal weren’t announced Sunday. The 6-foot-3 Dowdell has appeared in five games with the Suns this season over the course of two 10-day contracts, averaging 3.2 points, 1.8 assists and one steal in 10 minutes per game.