There remains no shortage of interest in Houston Rockets small forward P.J. Tucker, who remains available and is highly likely to be moved ahead of the March 25 trade deadline.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, plenty of contenders are expressing interest in the veteran 3-and-D specialist — especially given that Tucker has an expiring contract.
The list supposedly includes the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor also recently reported on the Bucks’ interest in Tucker.
“He is a stout defender who could thrive in small-ball lineups next to Giannis,” O’Connor wrote. “Tucker turns 36 in May and will be a free agent this offseason, but the trade possibilities are limited with an empty asset cupboard.”
Like most teams, the Rockets are expected to ramp up trade talks over the All-Star break this week. How soon Tucker is moved will depend on their asking price, Charania noted.
