Sources – P.J. Tucker joining Knicks on 10-day contract
Free agent P.J. Tucker has agreed to sign with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday night.
Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, gives the Knicks an enforcer and frontcourt depth.
Tucker, 39, last played in May 2024 for the LA Clippers in their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Currently in his 14th NBA season, Tucker has spent time with the Clippers, Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors before being waived late in February.
Tucker held discussions with multiple teams since being waived by the Raptors ahead of the March 1 deadline for released players to be playoff-eligible.
According to Second Spectrum, Tucker has made 704 corner 3-pointers over the last 12 seasons, the most in the NBA during that span. A proven playoff performer on both ends of the floor, Tucker has played 104 postseason games in his career.
The Knicks rank in the top 10 in corner 3-pointers and are last in bench scoring, per ESPN Research — making a depth signing in Tucker beneficial for both sides. Tucker is expected to be an option for Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau across all frontcourt positions while providing support for Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa at center.
Tucker has averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over his career and has shot 36.6% from 3-point range.
Source: espn.com