'Wolves Showing Interest In P.J. Tucker
P.J. Tucker is reportedly on the trade block. There does seem to be a market for him, but the Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be the favorite to land the veteran forward. The Wolves have been unhappy with Juan Hernangomez and Tucker would give them some help on the defensive side. Tucker is on a one-year deal, but there should be plenty of contenders interested as well. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out to see if he gets a change of scenery soon.
Source: The Athletic
Houston Rockets forward Source: The Athletic
P.J. Tucker Away From The Clippers, Future In Doubt
P.J. Tucker is away from the team right now as a mutually agreed situation while the team decides how to move forward with the former NBA Champ. Tucker expressed frustration with his role on the team last season and it looks like that hasn't been resolved heading into training camp and the preseason. Both sides agreed to take some time apart while the Clippers decide if they can trade him. Tucker has an $11.5 million price tag for this season after opting into the option, so teams haven't been very interested in his level of contribution for such a high price. The new tax aprons further complicate things, so it may be a while until we see Tucker on the court again.
Source: Law Murray
Los Angeles Clippers forward Source: Law Murray
Clippers Preparing For Possibility Of P.J. Tucker Remaining With Team
P.J. Tucker will likely remain with the team for the start of the season. The veteran was sparingly used by the team in 2023-24, and Tucker even publicly requested a trade. According to The Athletic's Law Murray, the Clippers have explored trading him in the offseason after Tucker picked up a $11.5 million player option for the 2024-25 campaign, but a deal before training camp is considered unlikely. Despite seeing big minutes on multiple teams during a lengthy career spanning nearly 900 games, Tucker has never been a productive fantasy asset, and his stock will be at an all-time low if he can't get out of L.A.
Source: Law Murray
Los Angeles Clippers forward Source: Law Murray
P.J. Tucker Accepts Player Option
P.J. Tucker has accepted his $11.5 million player option for next season. This seems like a no-brainer for Tucker who probably wasn't going to get a better offer in free agency. The 39-year-old is still a reliable defender, but Tucker doesn't offer much upside on the offensive end of the ball. He'll didn't offer much fantasy value with the Clippers last season. He'll probably have a similar role with the team again, which minutes he'll likely only see minutes in the teens. That being said, fantasy managers can ignore Tucker on draft day.
Source: Shams Charania
Los Angeles Clippers forward Source: Shams Charania
P.J. Tucker Expected To Exercise Player Option
P.J. Tucker is expected to exercise his $11.54 million player option for the 2024-25 season. Tucker had a miserable time in L.A., making only 30 appearances across the regular season and playoffs. He even requested a trade publically midseason, resulting in a $75k fine from the NBA. However, Tucker is unlikely to fetch a similar salary on the open market, making this a no-brainer decision for the veteran. Considering how things have worked out for him with the Clippers since Tucker arrived in town in the James Harden trade, it would probably suit both sides if they parted ways at the first opportunity.
Source: Michael Scotto
Los Angeles Clippers forward Source: Michael Scotto
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