Tucker, a power big who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds, averaged just 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Miami Heat last season.

Since the 76ers traded Butler to the Heat at the end of the 2018–19 season, Butler has been outspoken in his criticism of the team. Butler "very much hoped," according to Barry Jackson 

Butler has made a point of criticising the 76ers ever since they traded him to the Heat at the end of the 2018–19 campaign. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald said that Butler "very much hoped"

James Harden decided against exercising his $47.4M player option and will renegotiate a new contract, allowing the Sixers to pursue both.

Wednesday marked Tucker's official signing with the Sixers. His contract is for three years and $33.2 million.

When Tucker shows up at training camp, the Philadelphia 76ers don't anticipate anything unusual. Wednesday marked Tucker's official signing with the Sixers.

He can provide Philadelphia with a legitimate 3-and-D presence off the bench on his third club of the 2021–22 season.

He will try to aid Philadelphia in its bid for a title after leading the Heat over the Sixers in the second round of the playoffs.

He will try to aid Philadelphia in its bid for a title after leading the Heat over the Sixers in the second round of the playoffs.