The Los Angeles Lakers now have to go to the buyout market for support in the closing minutes of the season after failing to make any changes at the trade deadline. They did add Spencer Dinwiddie, a seasoned point guard who has improved greatly in his first two games.
To survive the season, the Lakers may need one additional body, though. They have been sidelined on the court due to various ailments they have sustained over the year.
The buyout market has some solid names, and more people could become available in the future. Depending on how things work out, two names from the Los Angeles Clippers, an inter-city rival, may find up on the buyout market.
That would be guard Bones Hyland and seasoned forward PJ Tucker. Hyland would be a good addition, but if the Lakers could get Tucker, he would be a real game-changer.
Development: According to reports, the Clippers sent two players—Bones Hyland and PJ Tucker—home from tonight’s road game against the Warriors. Following the All-Star break, both are anticipated to return to the squad.
After three months of dissatisfaction, PJ Tucker will leave the Los Angeles Clippers to clear his head. According to insiders, he is anticipated to return after the All-Star break.
After being moved to Los Angeles, Tucker has played in just 12 games with the Clippers, a decrease in playing time. Even if his career is coming to an end, he may still play a valuable role for a group.
Even when the Clippers won, he is not thrilled with the squad. Tucker is probably aware that he is running out of time to play and is eager to give it his all.
Tucker may provide strength to the Lakers’ lineup by becoming another capable rebounder and defender. Despite never being a prolific scorer in his career, he nevertheless performs all the small tasks that a team need.
