The free agent PJ Tucker agreed to sign with the New York Knicks in a 10 -day contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday night.
Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, gives the Knicks a depth of executor and front track.
Tucker, 39, played for the last time in May 2024 for the Clippers in his first round series against the Dallas Mavericks. The 14 -year -old veteran of the NBA moved away from the team in October with the two parts of agreement to find a different situation.
The clippers finally moved to Tucker in an agreement with Utah’s jazz last month. Then, the jazz changed it to the Toronto Raptors, where it was renounced before the deadline of March 1 so that the liberated players are eligible for the playoffs.
Tucker maintained discussions with multiple teams since they were resigned before accepting an agreement with the Knicks.
According to the second spectrum, Tucker has made 704 corner triples in the last 12 seasons, the largest amount of the NBA during that period. An proven playoff artist at both ends on the floor, Tucker has played 104 postseason games in his career.
The Knicks are located in the Top 10 in the triples of the corner and are the last at the bank score, according to ESPN’s investigation, which makes a depth firm in Tucker beneficial for both sides. Tucker is expected to be an option for the Knicks coach, Tom Thibodeau, in all positions of the front court, while providing support to Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson and Priceus Achiuwa in the center.
Tucker has averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 robberies about his career and shot 36.6% from the range of 3 points.
