Did you know P.J. Tucker was still in the NBA?
If you didn’t, you’ll probably be surprised to hear that, not only is he currently still an NBA player, but he’s also technically been employed by three different teams in the span of five days.
What a tough trade deadline week for Tucker, man.
You’re reading that correctly. P.J. Tucker has been traded three times in the last five days. Imagine having your job relocate you on a whim just because. Now, imagine having that happen to you three times. Now, imagine having that happen to you three times in one week. You can’t make this up.
Let’s look at the timeline.
Feb. 1: Traded from the Clippers to the Jazz
Tucker was included in a deal shipping Tucker, Mo Bamba and a future second to the Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills.
FROM SHAMS:
The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources tell me and @BobbyMarks42.
— Shams Charania Tweets (& Other NBA News) (@shamsbot.bsky.social) February 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
February 5: Traded from the Jazz to the Heat
Tucker was rerouted from the Jazz to the Miami Heat as part of a 3-team deal sending Jimmy Butler to Golden State and Andrew Wiggins to Miami.
FROM SHAMS:
Another player headed to Miami in this deal via Utah: PJ Tucker, sources said. Tucker and the Heat reunite.
— Shams Charania Tweets (& Other NBA News) (@shamsbot.bsky.social) February 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
But wait! There’s more!
February 6: Traded from the Heat to the Raptors
Miami is wheeling and dealing, folks. The Toronto Raptors sent Davion Mitchell for Tucker, a second-round pick and cash.
FROM SHAMS:
The Toronto Raptors are trading Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat for PJ Tucker, a second-round pick and cash, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania Tweets (& Other NBA News) (@shamsbot.bsky.social) February 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It looks like this could be Tucker’s final stop with only a few minutes before the deadline actually hits. But with his luck this week? You never know.
This would drive me into retirement, man. PJ is a better man than me.