NBA Rumors: Several Contenders Vying For Free Agent PJ Tucker

Interest in free agent forward P.J. Tucker is heating up. Word from Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes is that "several" prominent teams will be vying for the hard-nosed defender. 

Miami Heat forward PJ Tucker is expected to have interest from multiple contending teams willing to offer the full midlevel exception once free-agency commences, league sources tell @YahooSports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 22, 2022

The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as strong suitors, joining the Chicago Bulls, whose interest was expressed yesterday. 

The Brooklyn Nets plan to make a run at P.J Tucker, per @Krisplashed pic.twitter.com/tPFcbZ7xzl

— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) June 22, 2022

Despite the image above, Tucker is great friends – “brothers,” in his words – with Nets star Kevin Durant. 

The 36-year-old Tucker also might have a tough time turning down a rumored offer from the Sixers.

The Sixers intend to offer PJ Tucker a three-year, $30 million contract, per @PompeyOnSixers pic.twitter.com/nlNyAGeUVv

— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) June 22, 2022

Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey is reporting that Philly will be offering Tucker a 3-year contract worth $30M. 

He became an unrestricted free agent yesterday after declining his $7.3M player option. It is expected that the Heat, however, will make every effort to re-sign him. 

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