Tucker's story is one of perseverance, drafted by the Raptors in the second round (No. 35 overall) in the 2005 NBA Draft out of Texas. Following his rookie NBA campaign, he played five seasons in Israel, Ukraine, Greece, Italy and Germany before returning to the league with the Suns in 2012.

The Washington Wizards continue to remain busy as the trade deadline nears, adding veteran guard Reggie Jackson from the Philadelphia 76ers. In the swap, the Sixers send Jackson and a 2026 future first-round pick to Washington for four second-round picks and reserve swingman Jared Butler.

P.J. Tucker has redefined what it means to be on the move ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. After the Heat traded the veteran forward to the Raptors along with a second-round pick and cash in exchange for Davion Mitchell on Thursday,