Taj Gibson contract with Grizzlies: 40-year-old signs on for 17th season
Taj Gibson contract with Grizzlies: 40-year-old signs on for 17th season
James H. Williams, USA TODAYFri, February 27, 2026 at 1:10 AM UTC
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Forward Taj Gibson, 40, has agreed to a deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Feb. 26.
It will be the 17th season for the USC product. He's played with seven different NBA teams during his professional career, including last season with the Charlotte Hornets. He started 11 of the 37 games he played in.
He can play as a power forward and center.
Gibson adds a veteran voice to a Grizzlies’ roster that was among the youngest in the league to start the season.
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The Grizzlies and forward Kyle Anderson also reached a buyout agreement, according to Charania.
How old is Taj Gibson?
Gibson is 40 years old and will turn 41 on June 24.
If he plays for Memphis, he will become the 35th player in the league’s history to play in an NBA game after turning 40.
Taj Gibson stats
Gibson has averaged 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 1,002 games played.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How old is Taj Gibson? Grizzlies agree to deal with forward
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