Raptors do without PJ Tucker; Are competitors a match?

As expected, the Toronto Raptors lifted the veterans, PJ Tucker, which they had acquired in the five-team trade and sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Originally, Tucker was supposed to go to Miami Heat as part of the deal. However, he landed with the raptors when the heat decided that they would rather act against Davion Mitchell to support their point guard position.

Since the completion of the trade, Butler and Mitchell have started for their respective teams and have had an impact as a two-way player. If the raptors were viewed as competitors, Tucker could do the same in Ontario. In view of his age and experience, it was always unlikely that he would stay with Toronto.

The Toronto Raptors did without PJ Tucker.

– Shams Charania (@shamscharania) February 28, 2025

Tucker is now expected to join a playoff-bound team.

Contemporary for recently waived Raptors Veteran PJ Tucker

If you look at the teams that have space on their squad, there are some that he could consider.

The Warriors, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks have a legitimate chance of winning an NBA championship. Although they have currently filled their 15th squad, the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks cannot be ignored. Even the Sacramento kings are an appropriate option.

Based on the current staff, style and needs of this team, the teams that are the best games for him are.

New York Knicks

The Knicks have an extraordinary start five, but to strengthen your squad, you could use a stretch four with Tucker's defensive toughness. In particular, the Knicks already have TJ Warren and Chuma Okeke – both play for their G -League daughter – on a selection list. While Warren is rated more for his offense, Okreke is a plug-and-play striker. After this was said, Tucker's call at the defensive end could give him the advantage, since Knick's head coach Tom Thibodeau is a respected defensive trainer. His 3-ball makes it easier to put himself in a line-up because he can work out the severity of your shoters and playmakers.

Golden State Warriors

With Butler and Draymond Green, the Warriors already have two Elite front court defenders. If you added Tucker, your front court rotation would have three players whose reputation is preceding you at this end. If the head coach of Warriors, Steve Kerr, boys who can be afraid of their opponents, Tucker is one of them. At the other end, its efficiency enables Jonathan Kuminga to be supplemented, which only helps Golden State. Since the offensive philosophy of the Warriors 3S emphasizes, this is even more useful than for other teams.

Milwaukee Bucks

The goats have to play without Bobby Portis by April. Although he is more of a hybrid than Combo striker, her front court depth has scored a goal and Kyle Kuzma tried to fill the emptiness. The problem is that Kuzma has started a rocky start in the twin cities. If Milwaukee should sign Tucker, he could absorb some of the minutes that Kuzma plays and at the same time offers better defense and more reliable off-ball shooting. Kuzma's gunfighting and play coating still give it worth worth it. Tucker's skill set, however, is better with that of Giannis Antetocounmpo and Damian Lillard when they are on the pitch together.