P.J. TUCKER NEWS

Multiple teams reportedly asking Rockets about trade for PJ Tucker Kelly Iko reports: “Teams have inquired about Tucker’s availability and have expressed interest in acquiring the veteran forward.”

JANUARY 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Wood scores 22 to lead Rockets to 132-90 rout of Orlando

Christian Wood scored 22 points and tied a career high with 15 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 132-90 rout over the short-handed Orlando Magic

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PJ Tucker on Stephen Silas: 'One of coolest coaches I've ever seen' Veteran Rockets forward PJ Tucker has seen his share of NBA coaches, and he likes what he sees in new Houston coach Stephen Silas.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

McCollum scores 44 to lift Trail Blazers past Rockets in OT

CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Latest NBA extensions intel: Lauri Markkanen, PJ Tucker, Jarrett Allen and more With the NBA season opener on December 22, several players are eligible for rookie scale contract extensions. The deadline for those players...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Does P.J. Tucker have a legitimate gripe against the Rockets? It's well-known that P.J. Tucker is disgruntled with the Houston Rockets, but does he have a legitimate cause for frustration? Houston Rocke...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Harden practices with Rockets; coach says he'll play Tuesday

James Harden is practicing with the Houston Rockets, and coach Stephen Silas says he'll make his preseason debut Tuesday night

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 reasons for pursuing P.J. Tucker through trade P.J. Tucker is the latest name with trade links to the Milwaukee Bucks, as reports suggest he is on their wishlist this offseason. As the NB...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 trades to acquire PJ Tucker of Houston Rockets PJ Tucker of the Houston Rockets has officially requested a trade. Which three trades could the Portland Trail Blazers make to bring him in?...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Milwaukee Bucks Rumors: “Pursuing” Robert Covington, P.J. Tucker in a trade A report from The Ringer relays that the Milwaukee Bucks are "pursuing" both Robert Covington and P.J. Tucker from the Houston Rockets. If y...

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Report: P.J. Tucker 'irate' over contract situation with Rockets Per The Athletic, Tucker felt insulted by Houston’s decision to delay extension discussions and wait to guarantee his 2020-21 salary.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Report: P.J. Tucker remains hopeful of contract extension with Rockets Tucker is hopeful that he can work out an extension with the Rockets this offseason, a league source told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

P.J. Tucker didn't like Denver's late defensive substitution vs. Lakers The Nuggets took out Paul Millsap for Mason Plumlee with a 1-point lead and 2.1 seconds left. Anthony Davis then hit the game-winning shot.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

P.J. Tucker comes to defense of Rockets superstar James Harden “Shaq [and] Tim Duncan used to get doubled in the post… okay,” Tucker wrote. “But when you get doubled before you pass half…”

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

P.J. Tucker on All-Defense Snub: I Don't Need the Media to Validate My Defense Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker isn't bitter after barely missing out on the 2019-20 NBA All-Defense teams. He's just glad his talent is...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines NBA’s All-Defensive teams, P.J. Tucker snubbed The NBA has announced its two All-Defensive teams for the 2019-20 season. The results are in for the NBA's All-Defensive teams for the 2019-...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Draymond Green has high praise for P.J. Tucker's corner 3-point shooting During the Rockets game two matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, Draymond Green had high praise for P.J. Tucker’s corner 3-point shooting.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

James, Davis help Lakers hold on to beat Rockets, tie series

LeBron James had 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, Anthony Davis added 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers evened the Western Conference semifinals, beatin...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daryl Morey shares edited 'Legacy of Bigs' banner with P.J. Tucker The photoshopped image includes Tucker’s head where Dwight Howard originally was on Houston’s ‘Legacy of Bigs” banner from July 2013.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

H-Town Anchor

What should have been an interior mismatch didn't manifest itself in Rockets-Lakers Game 1, thanks to one undersized center.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Anthony Davis didn't score when guarded by P.J. Tucker in Game 1 In 26 possessions during Game 1 with Tucker as the primary defender on him, Davis shot 0-of-1 from the field and had two turnovers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Rockets start with P.J. Tucker on Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon on LeBron Gordon and Tucker are several inches shorter than their opponents, but they’re much stronger than most players of those heights.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Players try to stay busy, ready sitting on the bubble bench

For players like Tyson Chandler, Tacko Fall and the other guys at the end of the bench, being inside the NBA bubble is challenging on several levels

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schroder, Tucker fined $25K but avoid suspensions for Game 5 run-in Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder and Houston Rockets big man P.J. Tucker were each fined $25,000 but avoided further discip...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

No suspensions for P.J. Tucker, Dennis Schroder after Game 5 scuffle Schroder said Sunday that his below-the-belt contact was unintentional, but Tucker said he doesn’t buy it. The NBA fined both $25,000.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM