Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) makes a three point shot and is fouled by LA Clippers forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

LA Clippers and 13-Year NBA Veteran Parting Ways

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Joey Linn | Last updated Oct 6, 2024 3:42 PM ET

The LA Clippers have concluded their Hawaii training camp and will head home for a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at the team’s new G League facility in Oceanside, CA. Falling to the Golden State Warriors at the buzzer in Saturday’s preseason game, the Clippers will play four more exhibition contests before the regular season begins.

This was the second-straight year the Clippers held training camp in Oahu at the University of Hawaii. The team did not have James Harden or P.J. Tucker during last year’s camp, as they joined early in the regular season after LA completed a trade to bring them in.

Tucker has been vocally upset about his limited role with the Clippers. The 13-year NBA veteran repeatedly voiced this last season as he racked up DNPs.

Amid three months of frustrations, PJ Tucker will be away from the Los Angeles Clippers to reset mindset and is expected to rejoin the team after the All-Star break, sources say.

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In a statement from the Clippers on Sunday, it was announced that Tucker will not be with the team moving forward.

"We've had ongoing conversations with P.J. throughout the offseason and have both decided that he won't be with the team for the time being,” the Clippers wrote. “P.J. is a pro who has achieved a lot in his career and there's more he wants to accomplish. We will continue working with P.J. and his representative to find the best situation for him moving forward."

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