The New York Knicks are giving a two-year contract to a 39-year-old former NBA champion. The Knicks signed this player to two separate 10-day contracts in March but released him on Sunday, March 30. On Monday, PJ Tucker signed a longer-term deal with New York, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Tucker will remain with the Knicks through the playoffs, and he could stay in New York next season if the club exercises its team option. The veteran forward played only two minutes during his two 10-day contracts with the Knicks in March, and he's unlikely to regularly crack the rotation.

Tucker initially signed with the Knicks in early March. The deal includes a team option for the 2025-26 season. The 14-year NBA veteran has not played a key role in the playoffs f

The Knicks have just eight games remaining after Sunday and, notably, Brunson is four short of qualifying for postseason awards. As a top candidate for both All-NBA and Clutch Player of the Year, Brunson acknowledged that it’s important “individually” to reach the 65-game threshold but health is the overriding motivation.

Jalen Brunson being out with injury has undoubtedly hurt the Knicks, but it's also helped in several unique ways

Jalen Brunson has been out multiple weeks because of an ankle injury, but the New York Knicks star is seemingly trending toward returning soon. Per ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Brunson said he's "feeling better" but doesn't have a return date just yet. He also said he's been cleared for basketball activities, per The Athletic's Fred Katz.