Career Timeline of Taj Gibson: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Taj Gibson

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Taj Gibson made an impact.

Taj Gibson is an American professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies. Drafted 26th overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2009 after playing college basketball for USC, Gibson is a power forward/center. Over his NBA career, he has played for several teams, including the Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets before joining the Grizzlies.

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2007: Named to Pac-10 All-Freshman team

In 2007, at age 21, Taj Gibson was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team while playing basketball at the University of Southern California.

July 2009: Gibson Signed with the Bulls

In July 2009, Taj Gibson signed with the Chicago Bulls along with fellow draft pick James Johnson.

2009: Named to All-Pac 10 Tournament Team

In 2009, Taj Gibson was named to the All-Pac 10 Tournament Team, helping the USC Trojans win the Pacific-10 tournament championship.

2009: Gibson drafted by Chicago Bulls

In 2009, Taj Gibson was selected 26th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the USC Trojans.

2010: Bulls signed Carlos Boozer

During the 2010 off-season, the Bulls signed power forward Carlos Boozer. Gibson started the first 15 games of the season because Boozer broke his hand before the pre-season.

October 31, 2012: Gibson Signed Contract Extension

On October 31, 2012, Taj Gibson signed a multi-year rookie scale contract extension with the Chicago Bulls.

February 23, 2017: Gibson Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

On February 23, 2017, Taj Gibson, along with Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round draft pick, was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 10, 2017: Gibson Signed with Minnesota Timberwolves

On July 10, 2017, Taj Gibson signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reuniting with coach Tom Thibodeau, and became the second NBA player ever to wear No. 67.

July 9, 2019: Gibson signed with the New York Knicks

On July 9, 2019, Taj Gibson signed with his hometown team, the New York Knicks.

November 19, 2020: Knicks waived Gibson

On November 19, 2020, the New York Knicks waived Taj Gibson.

January 7, 2021: Gibson re-signed with the Knicks

On January 7, 2021, Taj Gibson re-signed with the New York Knicks.

July 8, 2022: Gibson was waived

On July 8, 2022, Taj Gibson was waived again by the New York Knicks.

July 19, 2022: Gibson signed with the Washington Wizards

On July 19, 2022, Taj Gibson signed with the Washington Wizards.

September 15, 2023: Gibson re-signed with the Wizards

On September 15, 2023, Taj Gibson re-signed with the Washington Wizards.

December 15, 2023: Gibson signed with the New York Knicks

On December 15, 2023, Taj Gibson signed a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, returning for a second stint with the franchise.

January 7, 2024: Gibson was waived by the Knicks

On January 7, 2024, Taj Gibson was waived by the New York Knicks.

March 6, 2024: Gibson signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons

On March 6, 2024, Taj Gibson signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons.

July 13, 2024: Gibson signed with the Charlotte Hornets

On July 13, 2024, Taj Gibson signed a 1-year, $3.3M contract with the Charlotte Hornets.

February 26, 2026: Gibson signed with the Memphis Grizzlies

On February 26, 2026, Taj Gibson signed a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.