Sixers forward P.J. Tucker cleared to play after recent knee surgery – NBA Blog
Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker recently underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.
He’s been cleared for on-court work and will participate in training camp in Charleston, South Carolina.
Per the Philly Voice, “based on conversations with people around the team this offseason — and Doc Rivers’ own assertions to kick off media day — Tucker is going to play a critical, multi-faceted role for the Sixers in 2022-23. In addition to the minutes he’s expected to play at forward, Tucker will be part of the plan at backup center behind Joel Embiid, one of several players who will factor into their gameplan when the MVP candidate is off of the floor.”
And per the Philadelphia Inquirer in early July, “Tucker, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound power forward, averaged just 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists this past season for the Miami Heat. But he shot a career-best 41.5% from beyond the three-point line.”
