The Washington Wizards could make a move for frustrated Los Angeles Clippers forward PJ Tucker, but apparently, they have no plans of keeping the veteran if ever they acquire him.

According to a new report, the Wizards would give Tucker a chance to seek a buyout in order to join a contender as a free agent. And if that were to happen, the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns could make a run for him, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

“The Clippers’ P.J. Tucker remains a strong trade candidate, with the Wizards being mentioned as a possible landing spot, sources said. Washington would offer the opportunity of a buyout for Tucker. The Suns and Bucks are two teams considered possible homes for Tucker if he were to become a free agent, sources said,” Fischer wrote.

For the Wizards, trading for PJ Tucker and allowing him to get a buyout appears to be a potential salary-shedding move. After all, if Tucker were to seek a buyout, he would likely need to give back some of the money he is owed on his contract.

As for the Bucks and the Suns, it's not a surprise why they would be interested in Tucker if he becomes a free agent. For one, both teams need defensive help, and that's exactly what the 38-year-old brings. And the two contenders could really use a low-cost addition via the buyout market instead of trading for one since they don't have that much assets that they would want to offer.

The Bucks are an interesting destination for Tucker since he played for the team in 2021 and won a championship there. He was a key cog for Milwaukee in that title run, and he could have a chance to compete for a ring again if he were to return.

For now, though, it has yet to be seen if Tucker will be moved and if the Wizards will make it possible.