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NBA Rumor Central: Celtics have 'deep interest' in P.J. Tucker

While many have speculated on what sort of blockbuster deal the Boston Celtics might try to pull off before Thursday, the Celtics have possibly settled on a more attainable target.

Sean Deveney of the Sporting News reports that the Celtics have a "deep interest" in Phoenix Suns swingman P.J. Tucker as a low-cost alternative to a star such as Jimmy Butler.

The Celtics, currently sitting in the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference and atop the Atlantic Division, have the assets to pull off a major trade but have balked at demands to part with the last-place Brooklyn Nets' first-round pick. Tucker would require much less to acquire and provide depth for a Celtics team that is looking to make a deep playoff run.

Tucker, 31, is in the last year of a three-year, $16.5 million deal that he signed with Phoenix in 2014. Tucker is mostly known as a tough defender who can guard multiple positions. He is a career 34.7 percent 3-point shooter and averages 6.o rebounds per game this season, solid numbers for the 6-foot-6 wing.

-- Sam Henken

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