Gibson tallied three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three rebounds over 12 minutes during the Grizzlies' 126-110 loss to the Pistons on Friday.
Gibson was cleared to make his Grizzlies debut Friday after signing with the team in late February. The veteran center demonstrated extended range in his debut with a lone three-pointer, his first in a game since Nov. 4, 2024, when he played for the Hornets. With Zach Edey (ankle) out for the season and with Brandon Clarke (calf) and Santi Aldama (knee) facing uncertain timelines to return, Gibson could end up sticking in the rotation at least semi-regularly as a backup center.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Cleared to debut Friday
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Gibson (reconditioning) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Gibson signed with the Grizzlies in late February and is ready to make his debut with Memphis after getting his conditioning up over the past couple of weeks. The veteran big man will serve as a depth piece for the Grizzlies behind Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: May debut Friday
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Gibson (reconditioning) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Gibson could make his Grizzlies and season debut Friday, but even if he gets the green light to suit up, it's unclear how involved he'll be. However, Memphis doesn't have a true center healthy at the moment, running with Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and Rayan Rupert as small-ball fives in recent games, so Gibson's size could be prioritized.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Not yet ready for debut
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Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Gibson has yet to appear in a game since inking a deal with Memphis at the end of February. His next chance to debut will arrive Friday in Detroit.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Doubtful for Thursday
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Gibson (reconditioning) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Gibson has yet to make his debut for the Grizzlies, but he's not expected to be a significant part of the rotation. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Thursday's tip.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Remains out Tuesday
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Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
The veteran center isn't quite ready to make his Memphis debut. Once he gets the green light, Gibson is projected to be an emergency depth option.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Won't play Monday
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Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Monday's game in Brooklyn.
The veteran center has yet to make his Memphis debut, as he's still working on his conditioning. Gibson's next chance to play will come Tuesday in Philadelphia.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Won't play Saturday
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Gibson (reconditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Gibson is still ramping up to make his Grizzlies debut after signing with Memphis on Feb. 26. His next opportunity to play will come Monday in Brooklyn.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Out again Wednesday
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Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Wednesday's game versus Portland.
Gibson is still getting up to speed with his new team and has yet to debut. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Clippers.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Not yet ready for debut
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Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Gibson inked a deal with Memphis on Thursday, but he'll need more time before being cleared for his first taste of game action. The veteran's next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday against Portland.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Ruled out for Sunday
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Gibson (reconditioning) won't play in Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Gibson signed a contract with Memphis on Thursday but requires a ramp-up period before suiting up. The 40-year-old center's next opportunity to make his Grizzlies debut will come Tuesday in Minnesota.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Won't make team debut Friday
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Gibson (recently signed) will not play in Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Gibson signed a contract with Memphis on Thursday but will have to wait to make his Grizzlies debut. The 40-year-old center's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Pacers.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Signs on with Grizzlies
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Gibson signed a contract with Memphis on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Gibson's last NBA action took place during the 2024-25 season while he was with Charlotte, and as Charania notes, the USC product would be the 35th player to appear in an NBA game after turning 40 years old. His role has yet to be determined, but there could be a scenario in which he sees regular bench minutes with Santi Aldama (knee), Brandon Clarke (calf) and Zach Edey (ankle) all dealing with their respective injuries. At the very least, Gibson will provide key veteran leadership for a relatively young roster.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Grabs six boards in loss
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Gibson closed with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes during Sunday's 93-86 loss to the Celtics.
Gibson finishes his 16th and perhaps last season in the NBA with a muted performance in only 11 minutes on the floor for Charlotte. The veteran big man played in 37 games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 2.9 points and 3.2 rebounds across 11.1 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Suiting up Friday
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Gibson (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Kings.
Gibson has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with an illness. Due to Mark Williams (back) being ruled out against Sacramento, Gibson could receive increased playing time.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Now listed as probable
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Gibson (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Kings.
It was previously reported that Gibson had been given the green light to suit up Friday, but the team has since added him back to the injury report as probable. Despite this, all indications point to Gibson being able to take the court versus Sacramento.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Will play vs. Sacramento
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Gibson (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Kings.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to an illness, Gibson will be available to play in Friday's game against Sacramento. However, the veteran big man hasn't made much of an impact from a fantasy perspective this season, averaging only 11.0 minutes per game for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Won't play vs. Indiana
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Gibson (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
After playing only five minutes in Monday's loss to the Jazz, Gibson won't be available to play Wednesday in Indiana due to an illness. The veteran big man hasn't made much of an impact this season from a fantasy perspective, averaging just 11.0 minutes per game for the Hornets.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Gibson (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana.
Gibson is a fringe rotation player for Charlotte, even when the team is very shorthanded. The veteran has averaged 8.2 minutes across six March appearances.
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Hornets' Taj Gibson: Muted role continues
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Gibson had one assist in five minutes during Monday's 110-106 victory over the Jazz.
Gibson failed to score in the win, suiting up for just the fourth time in the past 12 games. Now in the twilight of his career, Gibson's role on the team is as a mentor and guide, as opposed to a productive on-court piece. This is reflected in his season averages of just 2.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per game.
