Report: Heat F P.J. Tucker to opt out, become free agent / News - Basketnews.com

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Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker will opt out of his $7.4 million player option with the Heat for 2022-23 and become a free agent, The Athletic reported Monday.

P.J. Tucker

MIN:28PTS:7.68 (51.55%)REB:5.48As:2.03ST:0.81BL:0.23TO:0.9GM:88ProfileNBA2021/2022

The 6-foot-5 Tucker is expected to a highly coveted addition for a contending team. He was a key cog in Milwaukee Bucks' title run in 2020-21.

Tucker, 37, averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 71 games (70 starts) for the Heat last season. He averaged 7.9 points and 5.7 rebounds in 18 postseason games. The Heat were eliminated by Boston in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tucker averages 7.1 points for his career in 777 regular season games (581 starts) for five teams.

P.J. Tucker's defensive highlights:

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