Taj Gibson Retires, Returns to Bulls as Coach | Philadelphia 76ers News

Taj Gibson, the veteran NBA center who spent 17 seasons playing for teams like the Bulls, Knicks, and Timberwolves, has officially retired — but not before making a dramatic return to Chicago as an assistant coach under Tiago Splitter. After being waived by the Pelicans following a trade from Memphis, Gibson chose to hang up his sneakers and pivot into coaching, bringing his journey full circle back to where it began. His career stats: 8.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks per game — solid, reliable, and respected. Now, he’s out of the player pool, meaning teams like the Sixers, who’ve historically eyed veteran centers (and sometimes regretted it), won’t be considering him. With strong leadership already on their roster, Gibson’s retirement removes a potential, albeit unlikely, option — and ushers in a new era for both himself and the Bulls. 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://thesixersense.com/taj-gibson-latest-move-helps-76ers-try-avoid-frustrating-past-trend More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57feac96f7626dec Report issues to [email protected].