PJ Tucker Makes Announcement on Retirement Rumors

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Grant Bricker | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 7:17 PM ET

Former Texas Longhorns forward PJ Tucker was an All-American during the 2005-06 season.

He spent 2003-2006 with the Longhorns under former head coach Rick Barnes before heading to the NBA. On Wednesday, Tucker took to social media to shut down some retirement rumors.

Although he is now 40 years old, Tucker stressed that he has not given a thought to retiring.

He started his professional career with the Toronto Raptors in the 2006-2007 season. Tucker then played overseas in Israel (2007-2008, 2010), Ukraine (2008-2010), Greece (2010-2011) Italy (2011) and Germany (2011-2012).

In the NBA, he has also played for the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and most recently the New York Knicks.

"PSA.. Since we are in the era of not doing any fact checking and just repost what we hear from uncredited sources," Tucker said. "I have to take time out of my vacation to set the record straight so yall can stop sending me the dumb ****."

The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals this season and lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games. Tucker played in three games for the Knicks with one start.

"Never have I mentioned retirement or even given any indication that may be a thing.. I'm 40 years young 100% healthy, able and will continue playing the game I've dedicated my life to... Hoopin!!!! NOW... Carry on."

The state of Texas basketball is much different than when Tucker was there. The Longhorns reached the NCAA Tournament under head coach Rodney Terry but lost in the First Four.

However, the Longhorns are still producing NBA talent, with freshman Tre Johnson declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft after leading the SEC with 19.9 points per game.

Terry has since been fired and the school hired former Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller. Miller secured the commitment of former Xavier forward Dailyn Swain.

The Longhorns hosted Swain for a visit in April.

It is unknown if Tucker will re-sign with the Knicks, as he has a team option for the 2025-2026 season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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