Tucker shared with The Athletic that not playing prior to the trade deadline was a collaborative decision. But no trade was found, and Tucker has indicated he is not willing to give up his player option to get bought out. “It was agreed upon that I would sit,” Tucker told The Athletic over the weekend. “I didn’t just sit, it was agreed upon. Until they moved me, I would sit. They didn’t do it. But (I) try to be professional, as professional as possible. But at the same time, if I don’t advocate for myself, who is? You know? But it is what it is, man.” -via The Athletic / February 14, 2024
PJ Tucker fined for publicly demanding a trade
