P.J. Tucker was an important piece for the Milwaukee Bucks during their historic title run a couple of years ago. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that Bucks supporters have had their attentioned piqued by recent trade rumors linking the veteran to a potential return to Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks Interested in PJ Tucker
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Bucks, along with the Miami Heat, have maintained a “healthy level of admiration” for Tucker, who recently joined the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the James Harden mega-deal. Unlike Harden, however, Tucker has failed to establish himself with his new team, and he recently lost his spot in the rotation.
Tucker himself has indicated his desire to leave LA, which did sound like a come-get-me plea for anyone who may be interested in acquiring his services. The Bucks could very well emerge as an interested party if Tucker ends up being available.
Bucks Fans React to Rumors
More than a few Bucks supporters have made it clear that they want the 6-foot-5 forward back in Milwaukee. These fans made their feelings known on Twitter:
Would you want PJ Tucker on the Bucks again?
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) December 26, 2023
He’s perfect. Stating line up, we need a defender in there not a scorer. Dame, PJ, Khris, Gianni, brook
— Ian Duncan (@ianduncs) December 26, 2023
This team needs some defensive stones.
— ASD (@DJS_MKE) December 26, 2023
— ManolisJuice🦌 (@ManolisJuice) December 26, 2023
Should have never let PJ TUCKER go.
— Revelation 22:11 (@askemelater123) December 26, 2023
imho, if the milwaukee bucks get pj tucker, dame wins his first nba championship this season
— sydney fink (@sydn3yfink) December 26, 2023
Others, however, have their resevrations about this potential deal, including the $11 million Tucker is owned this season:
This would be awesome (love PJ Tucker, “Milwaukee we dogs!” is forever) but making the contracts work for the Bucks would be a real challenge. PJ still makes $11M and has a player option next year. The math doesn’t quite math. https://t.co/u2DEpVlOxg
— Dan Shafer (@DanRShafer) December 26, 2023
Doesn’t give you anything in offense. Only 12 games this year. Don’t you wonder why he doesn’t play in LA? Or why miami and phili gave up on him? 🤔
38 years old, nothing left on the tank.— Jake I. Anderson (@JakeIAnderson1) December 27, 2023
He’s washed don’t do it
— Wisconsin Badgers (@thebadgertopic) December 26, 2023
For what it’s worth, it’s possible that the Clippers end up buying out Tucker’s contract, thereby opening an easier path for the Bucks.
At this point, it would probably be safe to say that Tucker is a name to watch as we approach the February trade deadline.
For More Wisconsin Sports:
Follow me on Twitter at @PaoloSongcoNBA, and follow us @WiSportsHeroics. Also, check out our Merchandise Here! Get 20% off with the code “WSH.” You can also reach out to Paolo Songco via email at pao.songco@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in ALL of Wisconsin sports, click here! Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers.
