Taj Gibson Retires, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff | Tulsa News

Taj Gibson, a 17-year NBA veteran who began his career with the Chicago Bulls in 2009, is officially retiring from playing and stepping into a new role as an assistant coach for his original team. Known for his gritty play, toughness, and leadership over more than 1,000 games, Gibson averaged over eight points and nearly six rebounds per game. After being waived by the Pelicans in a recent trade, he’s embracing this next chapter with no regrets — having spent 31 years in basketball, including college. Now working under head coach Tiago Splitter, Gibson brings invaluable experience and work ethic to help shape the Bulls’ future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://krmg.com/2026/09/14/taj-gibson-retires-after-17-nba-seasons-and-joins-chicago-bulls-coaching-staff/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17ec9d9d06dc6adc Report issues to [email protected].