Charlotte Hornets veteran and pending free agent Taj Gibson had high praise for forward Miles Bridges. "Miles Bridges, who I think is an All-Star. You can quote me on that.
Despite a 19-63 season and yet another spring without postseason basketball, Charlotte Hornets fans may have found a new reason to believe—straight from the mouth of one of the NBA’s most respected veterans.
After finishing 19-63, the Charlotte Hornets have missed the postseason once again. Additionally, they have now missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA franchise needs a veteran like Taj Gibson. The Charlotte Hornets were the beneficiaries of the veteran power forward's 16th NBA campaign and were treated to top-notch professionalism from the vet both on and off the floor.
In a season filled with injuries, reshuffling, and tough nights for the Charlotte Hornets, one quiet constant stood tall: 39-year-old center Taj Gibson, who suited up for his 1,000th career NBA game in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Despite the lack of stakes surrounding Wednesday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, it became a landmark occasion thanks to one former New York Knicks rep.
Taj Gibson made it to 1,000 career games last night. The Charlotte Hornets lost, but Gibson was able to hit a career milestone that very few players have ever reached.
Not all impact is made on the floor. Everyone in the NBA has a role and sometimes that role can be to lead by example and mentor younger players. That's where 39-year-old forward Taj Gibson finds himself with the Charlotte Hornets in the 2024-25 season.
Four. More. Games. Charlotte Hornets center Taj Gibson played in his 996th career game Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. The veteran big man is now only four games away from reaching 1,000 career games, with seven games left in an extremely disappointing and injury-riddled season for the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets big man Taj Gibson recently shared a never-before-heard Kobe Bryant story. Gibson played college basketball at USC from 2006 to 2009 and told The Score's Brad Parker how his teammates stole pairs of Bryant's latest shoes from the Los Angeles Lakers locker room.
The trade deadline came and went, with the New York Knicks’ only move sending Jericho Sims to the Milwaukee Bucks for Delon Wright. The attention will now turn to the buyout market if the Knicks want to make additions to their loaded roster.
After possibly the wildest week of trades in the history of the NBA, the hoops community is still viewing the landscape in slack-jawed shock, like Parisians after a visit from "Team America: World Police."
A look at the Charlotte Hornets entering the 2024-25 season … Coach: Charles Lee Last Season: 21-61 (failed to make the playoffs) New Faces: Josh Green, Taj Gibson, Tidjane Salaun, Charlie Brown Jr., DaQuan Jeffries, Duane Washington Jr.
The NBA world turned sad when news of Derrick Rose’s retirement from professional basketball flooded the media. Quite like those that fell in love with his game, his decision to step away from the game has especially resonated with his longtime teammate and friend, Taj Gibson, who shared his emotional reaction upon hearing the news.
With all the happenings in Charlotte, it's easy to overlook that this is the first summer under new ownership, but the change in approach is clear for all to see.
The Charlotte Hornets and forward/center Taj Gibson have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with forward/center, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The Hornets intend to sign veteran big man Taj Gibson to a one-year, $3.3M contract.
At this point in his career, the big man is valued more for his veteran leadership and presence in the locker room.
The New York Knicks have a big decision to make in regards to Taj Gibson. Over the All-Star break, Gibson's second 10-day contract will expire, forcing the Knicks to decide whether they wish to part ways for good or sign him to the roster for the remainder of the season.
The New York Knicks released Taj Gibson on Sunday, ending his second tenure with the team after 10 games. Gibson, 38, averaged 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds
The New York Knicks felt the need to add some frontcourt depth after losing Mitchell Robinson to an ankle injury for the foreseeable future. To that end, they welcomed back familiar face Taj Gibson, signing the first-round pick from the 2009 draft to a one-year deal earlier this week.
The New York Knicks have signed 38-year-old Taj Gibson as they look to fortify their bench.
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Taj Gibson will earn $2.9 million but only $1.8 million will count against the Wizards' salary cap.
Randle is putting together the most impressive season by a Knicks player since Carmelo Anthony nearly a decade ago, as the 26-year-old is averaging 24.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game this season.
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