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Suns forward P.J. Tucker has surgery on lower back

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker had surgery on his lower back Thursday and is expected to be out six to eight weeks.

<p>PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 10: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Phoenix Suns gestures during the NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 10, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 112-104.</p>

PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker had surgery on his lower back Thursday and is expected to be out six to eight weeks.

Dr. Dennis Crandall performed the microdiscectomy procedure.

Tucker averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 82 games last season.

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