NBA Trade Deadline: 2 ideal targets for the Golden State Warriors

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 24: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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PJ Tucker

The Houston Rockets, after trading James Harden, are going to rebuild. They have the core of their future already with young center Christian Wood. He’s been injured, and their chances to make the playoffs have plummetted along with their record.

One player that won’t serve much long-term purpose for the team is PJ Tucker. A solid defender and above-average three-point shooter, any contending team could use a talent like Tucker, especially one with a superstar offensive weapon.

This season, Tucker is averaging 4.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. While those aren’t overwhelming figures, he is making 0.9 threes per game which has almost been cut in half since his total two seasons ago.

Then, at his peak, Tucker was averaging 1.8 triples per game and shooting over 37 percent from downtown.

That’s what Tucker can contribute, and if the Warriors feel he could add a Draymond Green-like presence to their second unit or even another hard-nosed defender to their frontcourt, it’d be a smart move to bring him in given the veteran’s contract situation.

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