P.J. Tucker News, Rumors, Updates

Moves into starting five Tucker will move into the starting lineup for Friday's Game 6 versus Dallas, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.Impact The Clippers are opting for more of a defensive presence as they are facing an elimination game. Amir Coffey will head to the bench with this move. MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE Back to bench Tucker won't start Game 1 against the Mavericks on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.Impact Tucker started six straight games to end the regular season, averaging only 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds during that stretch. Kawhi Leonard (knee) remains sidelined, but Amir Coffey will take Leonard's place and be joined by Paul George, James Harden, Terance Mann and Ivica Zubac. APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE Starting against Phoenix Tucker will start Wednesday's game against the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.Impact Tucker will enter the first unit with the Clippers down three of their usual starters. In seven starts this season, Tucker is averaging 2.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE Retreats to bench Tucker isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.Impact Tucker will be replaced by Normal Powell in the starting lineup Tuesday. Tucker is averaging 1.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 13.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench. APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE Puts up donut Sunday Tucker contributed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes during Sunday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers.Impact Tucker has been in the Clippers' starting lineup for the last three games due to Kawhi Leonard (knee) being sidelined. Tucker has failed to score in two of those three starts and has played sub-20 minutes in all three outings. He is a non-factor on offense outside of the occasional three-point attempt, and his main use comes on the defensive end of the floor. APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE Enters starting lineup Tucker will start Thursday's game against Denver, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.Impact Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out for a second straight game, but Tucker will replace Norman Powell with the Clippers looking to deploy more defense and rebounding. APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE Considered questionable Tucker (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.Impact Tucker is dealing with calf soreness and was sidelined for Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. If he misses a second straight contest, Brandon Boston and Mason Plumlee could see a few extra minutes. MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE Downgraded to out Tucker (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.Impact Tucker was listed as a game-time decision after picking up a calf injury Friday night, and the injury is serious enough to hold him out Sunday. His next opportunity to return will arrive Monday against the Pacers. MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE Listed questionable for Sunday Tucker (calf) is questionable to play Sunday against the 76ers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.Impact Tucker exited Friday's win over the Trail Blazers with right calf soreness, and it remains to be seen if the veteran will be able to recover in a quick turnaround. His availability wouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, however, as he often plays a minor role off the bench for the Clippers. MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE Shut down with calf injury Tucker won't return to Friday's game against Portland due to right calf soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He had three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one as...Impact Amir Coffey could pick up a few extra minutes the rest of the way in Tucker's absence. He'll likely be re-evaluated in the morning to get an idea of his availability for Sunday's contest against the 76ers. MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE Moves to second unit Tucker will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.Impact This was the expectation with both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard back in action after a one-game absence. Tucker may see only a handful of minutes Tuesday as a result. MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE Will start Sunday Tucker will start Sunday's game against the Bucks, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.Impact Tucker hasn't been a part of the Clippers' rotation to start March, but he'll draw a start Sunday versus one of his former teams, as Kawhi Leonard (groin) and Paul George (knee) have been ruled out for the second night of a back-to-back set. Despite being a starter, it wouldn't be surprising to see Tucker's minutes limited, so he doesn't have immense fantasy value despite the promotion. MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE Available for Thursday Tucker will be available to play Thursday against the Thunder, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.Impact Tucker has been a negligible part of the rotation in Los Angeles, so while he'll be available for Thursday's game, it's unlikely that he'll actually touch the floor. He belongs on the waiver wire in most leagues. FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE NBA fines Clippers' P.J. Tucker $75,000 for publicly expressing desire to be traded last week Clippers forward P.J. Tucker was fined $75,000 by the NBA for publicly expressing a desire to be traded before last week's deadline. FEBRUARY 15

Clippers' P.J. Tucker Sent Home From Road Trip Amid Playing-Time Frustrations, per Report The veteran has not played in a game since November.

FEBRUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clippers' P.J. Tucker Sent Home From Road Trip Amid Playing-Time Frustrations, per Report The veteran has not played in a game since November.

FEBRUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

P.J. Tucker News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers (2024)

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