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ESPN.com: Sources: P.J. Tucker joining Knicks on 10-day contract

From [Shams](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44167705/sources-pj-tucker-joining-knicks-10-day-contract):

> Free agent P.J. Tucker has agreed to sign with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday night.

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> Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, gives the Knicks an enforcer and frontcourt depth.

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> Tucker, 39, last played in May 2024 for the LA Clippers in their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Currently in his 14th NBA season, Tucker spent time with the Clippers, Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors before being waived late in February.

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> Tucker held discussions with multiple teams since being waived by the Raptors ahead of the March 1 deadline for released players to be playoff-eligible.

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> According to Second Spectrum, Tucker has made 704 corner 3-pointers over the past 12 seasons, the most in the NBA during that span. A proven playoff performer on both ends of the floor, Tucker has played 104 postseason games in his career.

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> The Knicks rank in the top 10 in corner 3-pointers and are last in bench scoring, per ESPN Research, making a depth signing in Tucker beneficial for both sides. Tucker is expected to be an option for Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau across all frontcourt positions while providing support for Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa at center.

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> Tucker has averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over his career and has shot 36.6% from 3-point range.

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