Knicks' front office have labeled Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker as a potential trade target, league sources told ESPN

iAdoreeKnicks · Post #1 » by **iAdoreeKnicks** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:08 am

There could, however, be some roster changes ahead. The trade deadline is less than two months away, and the Knicks, like every other team in the NBA, are looking at their options. It doesn’t seem as if any move is imminent, but some members of the Knicks' front office have labeled Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker as a potential trade target, league sources told ESPN.com.

The club is in need of tough defenders, and Tucker has earned a reputation as a strong defender over his five-year career. This season, he ranks 22nd among 80 qualified small forwards in ESPN’s defensive RPM. That might not seem like an elite measurement, but Tucker would certainly seem to be an upgrade for a Knicks club in need of one.

The question in any Knicks trade, of course, is what the club is giving up. The Knicks have several attractive young players, such as Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Mindaugas Kuzminskas. They also have draft picks, but Jackson and the Knicks' front office informed teams last season that they weren’t going to part with future first-round picks.

EpikNYK · Post #2 » by **EpikNYK** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:10 am

I'm guessing it's O'Quinn for Tucker?

KushComa · Post #3 » by **KushComa** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:14 am

EpikNYK wrote:I'm guessing it's O'Quinn for Tucker?

That would be an awful trade and short sited. KOQ is worth much more than Tucker. Adding one "defense stopper" from the bench wont fix our issues if our starting lineup gets burned nightly. The problem begins and ends with melo on defense...

whocares1 · Post #4 » by **whocares1** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:14 am

EpikNYK wrote:I'm guessing it's O'Quinn for Tucker?

Depends on the contract situation because the Knicks are tapped out. How much does PJ make? This doesn't solve the no point guard problem but it PJ Tucker is a good player.

spree8 · Post #5 » by **spree8** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:18 am

Fuq this band-aid crap and just rebuild.

AmazingJason · Post #6 » by **AmazingJason** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:20 am

LOL, I remember when people were discussing KOQ for a mid 1st rounder not so long ago. In real life, it's KOQ for PJ Tucker :lol:

xNewYorkMadex · Post #7 » by **xNewYorkMadex** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:21 am

Could be O'Quinn, but Phx already have Tyson, Len, Dragen, and Chriss. Dont think they need/want Kyle unless they plan to trade Tyson soon.

Lance Thomas is a definite trade option. Same goes for Kuz. Those 3 are the likely candidates if we indeed trade for Tucker.

iAdoreeKnicks · Post #8 » by **iAdoreeKnicks** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:21 am

whocares1 wrote:
EpikNYK wrote:I'm guessing it's O'Quinn for Tucker?

Depends on the contract situation because the Knicks are tapped out. How much does PJ make? This doesn't solve the no point guard problem but it PJ Tucker is a good player.

PJ makes 5.3M this season. UFA next year

AmazingJason · Post #9 » by **AmazingJason** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:21 am

spree8 wrote:Fuq this band-aid crap and just rebuild.

Wouldn't be shocked if it happened. Both Jeff and Phil's jobs are on the line, so they're going to look short-term rather than long-term.

Dantares · Post #10 » by **Dantares** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:28 am

No way they are getting o quinn for tucker unless they take on lance thomas as well. I think we will give up a 2nd round pick + fillers for tucker.

MP4LIFE · Post #11 » by **MP4LIFE** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:28 am

31 year old role playing SF is not doing anything for us. Stop trying to patch holes on the Titanic and realize what we are.

Mike Breen · Post #12 » by **Mike Breen** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:29 am

I can't imagine the offer is KOQ for Tucker unless there's a pick involved. KOQ is not only miles ahead of Tucker, he's also much younger.

Knicksfan20 · Post #13 » by **Knicksfan20** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:30 am

Lance Thomas, 2nd rounder and cash for Tucker. Pretty please?

whocares1 · Post #14 » by **whocares1** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:31 am

AmazingJason wrote:
spree8 wrote:Fuq this band-aid crap and just rebuild.

Wouldn't be shocked if it happened. Both Jeff and Phil's jobs are on the line, so they're going to look short-term rather than long-term.

Who would the Knicks realistically replace Hornacek with in your mind? Like I would love to know why you think he'd be out this soon when Fisher was given a year and change with no prior coaching experience.

TankCommander17 · Post #15 » by **TankCommander17** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:34 am

There have been 0 trades we have done that were leaked prior. So this is a non story. Just espn click bait.

ctorres · Post #16 » by **ctorres** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:42 am

I would not mind PJ Tucker at all.

If it's for O'Quinn, then it frees up minutes for Hernangomez!

Post #17 » by **dakomish23** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:42 am

Knicksfan20 wrote:Lance Thomas, 2nd rounder and cash for Tucker. Pretty please?

There are a few real contenders who can outbid that if they had interest. I like him, but what I'd like more is to see Jeff try to utilize what we have better. IE give more minutes to Holiday with the starters sans Noah

xNewYorkMadex · Post #18 » by **xNewYorkMadex** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:43 am

TankCommander17 wrote:There have been 0 trades we have done that were leaked prior. So this is a non story. Just espn click bait.

Derrick Rose

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1453949&p=47887537&hilit=rose#p47887537

Begley same one who initially broke the story of Knicks talking Rose trade. Will it get done? Who knows. But I wouldnt discount it as a baseless rumor.

ctorres · Post #19 » by **ctorres** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:45 am

dakomish23 wrote:
Knicksfan20 wrote:Lance Thomas, 2nd rounder and cash for Tucker. Pretty please?

There are a few real contenders who can outbid that if they had interest. I like him, but what I'd like more is to see Jeff try to utilize what we have better. IE give more minutes to Holiday with the starters sans Noah

Jeff could use at least one guy in the locker room who played for him on the Suns who would have his back. Tucker might be that guy.

BigShot Bojan · Post #20 » by **BigShot Bojan** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 6:46 am

Tucker is George Larocque to Zingers yevgeni Malkin....