Suns' P.J. Tucker: Could be ready for opener

Tucker (back) could be cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener, The Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

T.J. Warren has already been declared the starting small forward for the opener even if Tucker is available to play. Tucker started 80 games for the Suns at small forward last season, but the starting role is very much up in the air right now, with Warren presumably having the advantage. The plan is for Tucker to work his way back into the swing of things.