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16-Year Veteran, Ex-Pistons Center Returns to NBA with Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies replaced Kyle Anderson with 40-year-old Taj Gibson to add veteran leadership to one of the league's youngest rosters, Gibson's 17th NBA season.
- On February 26, the Memphis Grizzlies reached a buyout with forward Kyle Anderson and signed veteran forward/center Taj Gibson to a two-year deal, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
- To bolster a young roster, the Memphis Grizzlies finalized Kyle Anderson's buyout with Thad Foucher on Thursday and signed Taj Gibson, sources reported.
- Most recently with the Charlotte Hornets , Gibson played in 37 games, started 11, and averaged 8.4 points and 5.7 rebounds over his career.
- Anderson plans to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves after clearing waivers, while Gibson will make his 17th NBA season debut as the Grizzlies sit 11th in the Western Conference, trailing the Los Angeles Clippers by six games.
- Fans' reactions ranged from surprise to disbelief, with some thinking 'Taj Gibson, age 40,' had retired, despite ESPN research noting he would be the 35th player to play after turning 40.
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16-year veteran, ex-Pistons center returns to NBA with Grizzlies
Former Detroit Pistons center and 16-year NBA veteran Taj Gibson has signed a multi-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced on Thursday. According to ESPN, the contract is for two years.
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Memphis Grizzlies sign 40 year old Taj Gibson & buy out Kyle Anderson
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