With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 8 and a big trade involving Pascal Siakam going to the Pacers today, anticipation is growing on what kind of moves teams can make.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!For the Phoenix Suns, some rumors have been swirling around two of their five non-veteran minimum contract players, Grayson Allen and Nassir Little.Â
Another rumor, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, is a buyout candidate the Suns: veteran forward P.J. Tucker. Tucker has not played in a game since Nov. 27 after being acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers in the James Harden trade.
The Suns and Bucks are potential landing spots for PJ Tucker, per @JakeLFischer
“The Clippers’ P.J. Tucker remains a strong trade candidate, with the Wizards being mentioned as a possible landing spot, sources said. Washington would offer the opportunity of a buyout for Tucker.… pic.twitter.com/ta8URYBPpg
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 17, 2024
Tucker, who refers to Devin Booker as his rookie, played with the Suns from 2012-2017, making Phoenix the longest-tenured team the 38 year old has played for.
He appeared in 377 regular season contests for the Suns, averaging 8.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
The @Suns welcome back PJ Tucker! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/KxZbjY5z8R
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2017
Tucker and Kevin Durant also go way back, as both played at Texas in college. Tucker finished his college career just a season before Durant came to Texas.
The Suns would have to cut a player to make room for the 6-foot-5 versatile Tucker, who can pretty much play 2-5 if needed. The question is if he’s worth a roster spot at his age.
Tucker started 75 games last season for the Philadelphia 76ers, but only averaged 3.5 points and 3.9 rebounds.
So, should the Suns consider bringing back one of their scrappiest players of all time?
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
