New York Knicks

Report: New York Knicks nearing deal with free agent Taj Gibson

Published by
Brad Sullivan

A new report indicates that the New York Knicks are on the verge of re-signing veteran forward Taj Gibson, who played with the team last season.

The 35-year-old Gibson began his NBA career back in 2009 after being the 26th overall player selected in that year’s draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Gibson spent the bulk of his career with the Bulls before being dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2017. After moving on to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the following two seasons, Gibson was signed by the Knicks as a free agent in July 2019.

In November 2020, the Knicks chose to decline the team option on Gibson for the upcoming season, even though he had played under new Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau while with the Bulls and Timberwolves.

The likely addition of Gibson is an effort to sustain the solid start of the Knicks, who have won five of their first eight games in the early part of the 2020-21 season. The Knicks are set to host the Thunder on Friday night.

Brad Sullivan

Brad has written on a variety of both NBA and NFL topics and has worked previously as a sports information director at the collegiate level. A lifetime fan of sports, he's witnessed countless great moments in different sports and understands that stories can be compelling from both the perspective of winners and losers. As a frustrated fan of Cleveland sports, he experienced something unprecedented when the Cavaliers won the city's first championship in 52 years.

Published by
Brad Sullivan

Recent Posts

Antonio Brown comments on Elon Musk’s salute at inauguration event: ‘People are tired of media trying to paint narratives’

Donald Trump officially became the 47th president of the United States on Monday, and during…

2 hours ago

Jalen Green, Rashard Lewis react to shocking Houston snow: ‘City shut down’

A winter storm wreaked havoc in southeast Texas on Tuesday, covering the Houston area in…

3 hours ago

Tristan Thompson called out other star guards while campaigning for Darius Garland to make All-Star team

With the Cleveland Cavaliers on pace to win 70 games, it shouldn't come as a…

3 hours ago

Report: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones donated to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones donated to the inaugural committee for President Donald Trump, according…

24 hours ago

Paolo Banchero pays huge credit to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for NBA’s diversity: ‘None of this would be possible’

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero explained the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to…

1 day ago

Caleb Williams’ immediate reaction to Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears reportedly are hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next…

1 day ago