PJ Tucker dissatisfied with the Houston Rockets
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After a disappointing end in the 2019-20 season, Houston Rockets hit the ground running as they made several changes in their front office. But rumors of having dissatisfied marquee players is never good for any franchise. The same fate is being faced by the Rockets in the offseason, now with PJ Tucker.
Earlier the report of Harden and Westbrook avoiding call from the Houston Rockets front office, had come. Now even Tucker is keen on making his way out. This is bad news for Rockets, considering they had to resurge their way to the top in the offseason specially, to have any chances of winning the 2020-21 championship.
Is PJ Tucker out of his way from the Rockets?
PJ had earlier signed a 4 year, close to $32 million contract with the Rockets in 2017. In 2020-21 he is about to receive a $7,969,537 base salary from the Rockets, which is way below his expectations.
As per a source, the 35-year-old power forward was “irate” with the way the organization handled his contract. He also felt “insulted” to learn how the franchise kept delaying the talks of his contract extension.
PJ’s role was emphasised by the Rockets in the playoffs and he stepped onto the platform to perform as well. But these scenarios are not looking good for the Rockets in any sense.
PJ has spent three years with the organization. In these three years, he has shown tremendous proficiency from the parameter. Also, the 6’5” man played a decent playoff where he averaged 7.9 points, 7.2 boards, and 1.1 steals per game. This performance was not at par with his past performances, but he did lift his game up every time the star duo needed his support.
Tucker is as it is hitting his free agency in 2021, but will the 3-year long association end before the 2019-20 season? Let’s see what happen next.
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