{"id":127598,"date":"2025-03-08T19:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T00:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=127598"},"modified":"2025-03-08T19:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T00:21:08","slug":"pj-tucker-tryout-knicks-tom-thibodeau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/08\/pj-tucker-tryout-knicks-tom-thibodeau\/","title":{"rendered":"PJ Tucker Gets Tryout With Knicks, Tom Thibodeau"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though they\u2019re 5-5 in their last 10 games, the New York Knicks aren\u2019t down and out. Far from it, in fact, as they hold the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. However, with the 2025 NBA Playoffs nearing, they\u2019re well aware that they need to shore up a couple of areas<\/a>, including their defense.<\/p>\n

Thus, they\u2019re signing veteran forward PJ Tucker<\/a> to a 10-day contract, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania.<\/p>\n

PJ Tucker Gets Tryout With Knicks, Tom Thibodeau<\/h2>\n

Tucker has yet to play this season, largely due to a disagreement about his role with the Los Angeles Clippers. As a result of that dispute, he opted to stay away from the team<\/a> while he awaited a resolution. Eventually, the Clippers figured that a trade was the best option, leading to him landing with the Toronto Raptors. However, presumably because of the 39-year-old\u2019s desire to play for a legitimate contender, he was eventually waived<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Free agent PJ Tucker plans to sign with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. The 14-year NBA veteran held discussions with multiple teams over the last week. Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with the Bucks, gives the Knicks an enforcer and frontcourt depth. pic.twitter.com\/rDR8A7LqEg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 8, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n