On April 1, Beijing time, according to Shams of the Athletic, after signing two 10-day contracts with the New York Knicks, forward PJ Tucker is expected to reach a new two-year contract with the team.
At 39 years and 331 days, Tucker, a 14-year NBA veteran, has been praised for his leadership and extensive playoff experience. When signed, he will play with the Knicks in the regular season and playoffs this season, and the contract also includes a team option for the Knicks for the 2025-26 season.
Tucker played just one game on two short 10-day contracts, the Knicks' 105-120 loss to the Spurs on March 20. Tucker played two minutes and didn't have any stats.
According to Second Spectrum, Tucker has hit 704 three-pointers from beyond the corner three-point line in the last 12 seasons, the most of any NBA player in the same period. Tucker has played well on both ends of the playoff floor, playing in 104 playoff games so far in his career. However, Tucker should play a more important role in the locker room these days, and the Knicks need a veteran like him to stabilize the morale of the army.
Tucker was also part of the Bucks' 2020-21 championship roster. So far in his career, Tucker has played in 884 regular season games, averaging 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 36.6% from three-point range. The Knicks are Tucker's eighth NBA team, having previously played for the Raptors, Suns, Rockets, Bucks, Heat, 76ers, and Clippers. Tucker's total salary over 14 years is $74.94 million.