P.J. TUCKER NEWS

Cleared for Game 1 Tucker (calf) will warm up with the intention of playing Sunday in Game 1 of the Heat's first-round playoff series with the Hawks.

Impact One of five players listed as questionable or probable in advance of the Heat's postseason opener, Tucker should be good to go as long as his calf doesn't prove too bothersome during pregame warmups. Tucker was sidelined for the Heat's final two regular-season games due to a right calf strain, but he should reclaim his familiar role as the team's starting power forward Sunday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo, P.J. Tucker back in Heat mix ahead of Sunday playoff opener vs. Hawks; Capela out for Atlanta The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo and P.J. Tucker say they are back and ready for Sunday's start of their NBA playoff series against the Atlanta...

APRIL 16, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Bam Adebayo, P.J. Tucker back in Heat mix ahead of Sunday playoff opener vs. Hawks Bam Adebayo was back Saturday at Miami Heat practice essentially feeling the same way he felt the previous six days he spent in NBA health-a...

APRIL 16, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Heat open their quest for a title Sunday, with Hawks in way

Regular-season successes were nice but meant little to the Miami Heat in the grand scheme of things

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami hosts Atlanta to begin playoffs

The Miami Heat host the Atlanta Hawks to open the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami Heat's P.J. Tucker Could Be A Difference-Maker In Playoffs Tucker expected to be ready for postseason opener Sunday

APRIL 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Says he'll play Game 1 Tucker (calf) said after Wednesday's practice that he'll be ready for the start of the playoffs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Tucker missed Miami's final two regular-season games due to a calf strain, but he was spotted shooting around following Wednesday's practice. The veteran forward hasn't returned to full practices yet, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. The Heat will play Sunday, but they'll have to wait until the conclusion of the play-in tournament -- which ends Friday -- before they'll know who their opponent is.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami puts road win streak on the line against Orlando

Miami will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Heat take on Orlando

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bam Adebayo's late dunk lifts Heat over Hawks, 113-109

Bam Adebayo made the go-ahead dunk with 27 seconds remaining and scored 27 points in the Miami Heat’s 113-109 comeback victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

P.J. Tucker Pays Tribute To Michael Jordan When Heat Played the Charlotte Hornets Tucker wore the shoes Jordan during his rookie year before becoming Air Jordan

APRIL 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heat's Tucker out at least a week, as MRI confirms calf strain; NBA sets play-in schedule MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without veteran power forward P.J. Tucker for the final two games of the regular season and potentially longe...

APRIL 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Miami Heat Thinking `Big Picture' When Sidelining P.J. Tucker A Week Calf strain will keep Tucker out the remainder of the season

APRIL 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out at least one week Tucker was diagnosed with a strained calf and will be re-evaluated in a week, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Tucker will miss Miami's final two regular-season games but could be ready for the start of the playoffs. In theory, the Heat should be locked into a soft first-round matchup, but Brooklyn's presence in the play-in games complicates the start of the playoffs in the East -- a matchup for which Tucker would be key against Kevin Durant. In his absence, Markieff Morris (hip) figures to see more run.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's game Tucker exited Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to a strained right calf.

Impact The Heat next play Friday against the Hawks, so Tucker will get a couple days to recover. If he sits out, more action could be in store for Markieff Morris and Duncan Robinson.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tucker (knee) is expected to play Tuesday against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Assuming things go well in warm-ups, Tucker will return following a one-game absence. In his past five appearances, he's averaged 5.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.8 minutes.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Tucker (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Tucker was sidelined Sunday for just the third time since Jan. 3. The veteran forward has played through knee issues for awhile, but he's struggled of late and has scored in single digits in 12 straight games. Tucker is one of six Heat players listed as questionable, so it's unclear what Miami's rotation will look like Tuesday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami plays Charlotte, seeks 5th straight victory

Miami hosts Charlotte aiming to continue its four-game win streak

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowry has 16 points, 10 assists as Heat beat Raptors 114-109

Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 10 assists against his former team, Max Strus scored all of his 23 points in the second half, and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-109

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Sunday Tucker has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left knee irritation.

Impact Tucker had been able to play through his knee injury recently, but he'll be forced to sit out against Toronto. Duncan Robinson and Markieff Morris should handle increased roles Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Miami

Toronto will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Raptors face Miami

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bam Adebayo makes his case in defensive player of year race

A panel of media voters will decide later this month on the NBA’s awards for this season

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to play with knee issue Tucker posted seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 123-100 win over the Kings.

Impact Tucker continues to land on the injury report with knee irritation, but he hasn't missed a game since March 3. However, his production has been modest, as he's averaged just 5.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro, P.J. Tucker, and Gabe Vincent Game Time Decisions for Heat Will the Heat be at full health against the Heat?

MARCH 28, 2022 • NESN.COM

Good to go Monday Tucker (knee) is available for Monday's contest against the Kings, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact As expected, Tucker will continue to play through left knee irritation. Across his last four appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 5.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Tucker (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Tucker hasn't missed a game since March 3 but is questionable for the fourth straight contest due to left knee irritation. The veteran forward seems likely to play through the injury again Monday.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE