After sitting out all season while pushing for a trade from the Clippers, Tucker said he targeted the Knicks for his return in the buyout market. He signed a 10-day contract Monday with an understanding that he’ll stick around for the remainder of the season and playoffs if all goes according to plan.

The veteran forward, who signed with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, has opened up on the leadership role he's been given.

Veteran forward P.J. Tucker has officially signed a 10-day contract with the Knicks, the team announced in a press release. The deal was first reported on March 8 by ESPN’s Shams Charania, who wrote that Tucker had been in talks with multiple NBA teams before choosing the Knicks.