Rockets finalize deal, introduce P.J. Tucker

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Rockets introduced forward P.J. Tucker during a press conference Thursday at the Toyota Center.

Tucker, 32, is a rugged defender who averaged 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors last season. He agreed to a four-year deal with the Rockets.

GM Daryl Morey said Tucker is exactly what the team needs.

Tucker said James Harden told him that the Rockets were going to sign him.

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