Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker underwent a successful low back microdiscectomy procedure on Thursday.
Tucker is expected to be out approximately six to eight weeks.
In 2015-16, Tucker averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, a career-high 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals while playing all 82 games (80 starts).
The Suns begin training camp in Flagstaff on Sept. 27, their first preseason game is Oct. 3 and their regular season opener is Oct. 26.