Taj Gibson News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Recent first round guard part of potential Memphis Grizzlies roster cuts The Memphis Grizzlies currently have 19 players on standard contracts (not including Richie Saunders) following a trade that sent Taj Gibson...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Taj Gibson could perfectly band-aid the Knicks' clearest roster hole The Knicks need a third-string big man, but they don't need a permanent solution just yet. Enter an old friend, in Taj Gibson.

3 DAYS AGO • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Taj Gibson, a day after acquiring the veteran in a mulit-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Waived by Pelicans Gibson was waived by the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Impact This was an expected move by the franchise after he was acquired via trade Tuesday. It's unclear if Gibson will seek opportunities elsewhere.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A Taj Gibson Return? Noncompetitive Bulls? Intriguing Waiver Options, and Other Bulls Bullets Could the Chicago Bulls use their final roster spot on bringing back Taj Gibson? Or should they wait to see if Walter Clayton Jr. gets waive...

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Why Knicks Shouldn't Reunite With Taj Gibson After His Release Three things in life have been certain over the last few years: death, taxes, and Taj Gibson being an end-of-bench option for the New York K...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reports: Grizzlies, Pelicans agree to 4-player trade New Orleans lands AJ Johnsona and Taj Gibson while Memphis adds Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy and picks.

4 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Traded to Pelicans Gibson was traded from the Grizzlies to the Pelicans on Tuesday along with AJ Johnson in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-ro...

Impact Gibson's stay in New Orleans could be brief. The trade saves the Pelicans $5.7 million in salary and helps clear the way for the team to finalize its two-year deal with Bennedict Mathurin. The 41-year-old veteran therefore shouldn't be considered part of the Pelicans' frontcourt plans at this stage.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Diabaté Wasn't Sure His Opportunity Would Come — Taj Gibson Was The path to becoming a full-time starter in the NBA was far from a straight line for Moussa Diabaté. He was selected in the 2nd round (43rd...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Taj Gibson's latest Knicks prediction won't sit well with the rest of the East Taj Gibson believes even with all the changes in the East that the Knicks are the favorites to get to the finals.

AUGUST 7 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Taj Gibson Emerging as a Cut Candidate Could Interest Knicks As the Knicks' quest to sign a third center drags on, it seems more apparent the team is waiting for someone it fancies to become available....

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Grizzlies' revamped frontcourt could make Taj Gibson the odd man out Taj Gibson could be one of the next players the Grizzlies move on from after revamping their frontcourt this summer.

JULY 31 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

"Haslem-esque," "Tanking commander": NBA fans react to Taj Gibson wanting to return next season Veteran big man Taj Gibson is interested in returning for his 18th NBA season despite approaching the age of 41 years old. Gibson's decision resulted in various reactions from fans...

APRIL 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Logs 19 minutes in start Gibson accumulated four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Gibson joined the Grizzlies late in the season as a locker room presence and emergency depth option. He totaled 10 appearances, posting averages of 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per contest.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies

Clint Capela had a season-high 23 points with 13 rebounds s Houston’s stars sat out in a 132-101 rout of the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies to end the regular season

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Gibson will start Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Gibson will make his first start of the season in the team's season finale. The veteran big man has averaged 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per contest over his last five appearances, but he could be in line for a larger role Sunday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Houston takes on Memphis following Thompson's 41-point game

Houston takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after Amen Thompson scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets' 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Gibson (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Nuggets.

Impact Gibson is set to return from a one-game absence Wednesday, and he should play limited minutes off the bench. Gibson is averaging 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Denver plays Memphis, looks for 10th straight home win

Denver enters a matchup against Memphis after winning nine home games in a row

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Officially out Gibson (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Gibson was added to the injury report as doubtful due to right foot injury management, and the team has since made the decision to hold him out for Monday's tilt. Rayan Rupert, Dariq Whitehead and Toby Okani should be expected to step up in the frontcourt with Gibson and Taylor Hendricks (thumb) out.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Gibson (foot) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Gibson is expected to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set, leaving the Grizzlies incredibly thin in the frontcourt.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six boards in return Gibson (foot) tallied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across seven minutes Sunday in the Grizzlies' 131-115 loss to the Bucks.

Impact The veteran big man had missed the Grizzlies' previous four games due to right foot injury management but was able to reclaim a small role in the rotation Sunday. With the Grizzlies in the midst of a back-to-back set, Gibson could be a candidate to rest in Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Gibson (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Gibson has missed the Grizzlies' last four matchups while tending to a foot injury, but he'll be ready to go if needed Sunday. He figures to serve as frontcourt depth behind Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Gisbon (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Gibson is trending towards a return after four games on the sidelines. He's likely to be an emergency depth option depending on how many Grizzlies are available.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade

Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies

Houston takes on Memphis following Thompson's 41-point game

Denver plays Memphis, looks for 10th straight home win