P.J. TUCKER NEWS

76ers Weren't PJ Tucker's First Choice in Free Agency? PJ Tucker admitted that he hoped to retire a member of the Heat.

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Erik Spoelstra Encourages Young Players to Study PJ Tucker Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra issued a lot of praise to PJ Tucker this week.

MARCH 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Heat's Tyler Herro Has Ultimate Praise for Sixers' PJ Tucker Tyler Herro claims the Heat miss PJ Tucker and what he brings to the table.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Butler's acrobatic layup, 23 points lead Heat past 76ers

Jimmy Butler hit an acrobatic reverse layup in the final minutes, and his 23 points led five Miami players in double figures as the Heat edged the Philadelphia 76ers 101-99

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Grabs season-high 16 boards Tucker contributed seven points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds and one assist over 38 minutes during Saturday's 110-107 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Tucker established his presence on the glass early by racking up 11 first-half rebounds, four of which came on the offensive end, to go along with seven points on 2-of-4 shooting from the field. He failed to record any points in the second half but did add another five boards to notch a game- and season-high 16 rebounds. The power forward also knocked down two threes for a third straight game and is shooting 66.6 percent from beyond the arc over that span.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Cleveland Tucker (calf) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Tucker has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday with right calf soreness. The veteran forward is averaging 5.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in 23.4 minutes across five games this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

P.J. Tucker Downgraded Ahead of Cavaliers Match P.J. Tucker has had his status downgraded ahead of Wednesday’s clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Probable for Wednesday's game Tucker (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Tucker left Monday's win over Houston due to left calf tightness, but he should be fine for Wednesday. Still, if he's sidelined, Georges Niang and/or Jalen McDaniels could see increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doc Rivers Provides Injury Update on PJ Tucker Following PJ Tucker’s early departure on Monday night, Doc Rivers has provided an update regarding the veteran forward’s injury.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

76ers' PJ Tucker Exits Game vs. Rockets With Injury Sixers’ forward PJ Tucker left Monday’s match against the Houston Rockets with a leg injury.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Rich Hofmann: P.J. Tucker will not return with left calf... - The Athletic P.J. Tucker will not return with left calf tightness.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits with tight calf Tucker won't return to Monday's game against the Rockets due to left calf tightness, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Tucker only managed to make it through seven minutes of Monday's game, and he'll end his evening with just one turnover and no other statistics. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. Georges Niang and/or Jalen McDaniels could see bumps in playing time if Tucker can't play Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive contribution in loss Tucker logged zero points (0-1 FG), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-109 loss to the Magic.

Impact The 37-year-old remains a throwback, as there aren't many players in the modern NBA who can hang onto a starting role without supplying any offense. Tucker has incredibly scored zero points in three of his last five games and hasn't reached double digits since Halloween, a stretch of 39 straight games. His lack of an impact in the box score hasn't exactly hurt the Sixers, however -- they have the fourth-best record in the league and sit three games back of the Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference -- so the team may not feel much urgency at the trade deadline to find an upgrade.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsequential in starting role Tucker notched three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) in 24 minutes during Sunday's 113-112 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Although Tucker took the floor with the starters, he couldn't get anything going Sunday. It's a familiar script for Tucker, who has only scored in double digits once this season. Although he's an apt defender and can make a difference, he failed to grab a rebound for the first time this season and was generally ineffective.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Detroit Tucker (illness) is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Tucker has been upgraded from probable to available after missing the previous game with a non-COVID illness. The veteran forward will replace De'Anthony Melton in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers vs. Pistons: PJ Tucker Likely to Return to Action? PJ Tucker is on pace to return to the Sixers’ lineup on Tuesday.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely to return Tuesday Tucker (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Tucker was unavailable Sunday against Detroit due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll likely be back in action for Tuesday's rematch. Assuming he's available, his workload will likely depend on whether Joel Embiid (foot) is able to suit up.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers' PJ Tucker Won't Play vs. Pistons on Sunday PJ Tucker has been ruled out against the Pistons on Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

76ers' PJ Tucker Won't Play vs. Pistons on Sunday PJ Tucker has been ruled out against the Pistons on Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will sit Sunday with illness Tucker will miss Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to a non-COVID illness, Justin Grasso of SI.com reports.

Impact While Tucker isn't a significant fantasy asset, he figured to handle more minutes with Joel Embiid (foot) sidelined. Instead, he will sit out as well, likely opening significant minutes for Montrezl Harrell, Paul Reed and others in the frontcourt. Given the reason behind Tucker's absence, a return to the lineup Tuesday in a rematch with Detroit sounds plausible.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LaVine hits 11 3s, scores 41 points in Bulls' win over 76ers

Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers’ home winning streak at 11

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

PJ Tucker Avoids 76ers' Injury Report vs. Bulls PJ Tucker plans to play in the 76ers’ Friday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, despite suffering a contusion on Wedne...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

76ers' PJ Tucker Addresses Latest Injury After Win vs. Pacers PJ Tucker opens up about his latest setback, which he suffered on Wednesday night in the win over the Pacers.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs 18 minutes, apparently Tucker ended Monday's 120-111 victory over the Pelicans with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 18 minutes.

Impact Tucker returned to action Monday and while he did log 18 minutes, you wouldn't know it to look at the scoresheet. For a player with such a consistent role, Tucker is arguably the worst fantasy player in the league. He would need upwards of 70 minutes per night to have any shot at being a fantasy-relevant player, something that is obviously not going to happen.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE