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Taj Gibson | Forward

Team: Chicago Bulls
Age / DOB:  (27) / 6/24/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 225
College: USC
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Taj Gibson was fined $25,000 by the NBA for his verbal abuse of officials in Game 2 vs. Miami.
Gibson avoided a suspension, but his profanity-laced tirade gets a $25,000 fine. He'll be available as usual for Friday's Game 3. May 10 - 12:34 PM
Source: Matt Moore on Twitter

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Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson is not expected to be suspended for his actions during Wednesday's Game 3, sources tell Chris Tomasson of FoxSports Florida.

Gibson is still likely to earn a fine after his profanity-filled run-in with referee Scott Foster during the fourth quarter Wednesday night. The Bulls, already dealing with a hobbled Joakim Noah and a patchwork backcourt, need Gibson to play his full complement of minutes off the bench in Game 3.
Source: Chris Tomasson on Sullia
May 9 - 6:22 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

The Chicago Tribune believes Taj Gibson has a "small chance" of getting suspended for Game 3.

The report believes Gibson will certainly be fined after his profanity-laced conversation with referee Scott Foster, and it's hard to argue with that. If Gibson is suspended for Game 3, it would put even more pressure on Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah for an already undermanned Bulls team.
Related: Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah
Source: Chicago Tribune
May 9 - 8:28 AM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson picked up two quick technical fouls in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 and was ejected.

The refs may have missed a call on him and Taj voiced his displeasure following his ejection. It appeared that Gibson's comments to the refs were not G rated, but he's still unlikely to receive anything more than a fine. He scored eight points with three boards and one steal in 14 minutes during an ugly loss. Referee Scott Foster ejected Gibson as well as Joakim Noah and there have been nine technical fouls assessed at the time of Gibson's dismissal.
May 8 - 9:20 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson is fully expected to play in Game 7 vs. Brooklyn.

Gibson was feeling better on Friday after playing through his illness on Thursday, so he should be just fine for the deciding game of the first round.
Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter
May 3 - 1:50 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson (illness) entered the game in the first quarter on Thursday.

The Bulls are going to need him. They're has already been a Rip Hamilton sighting, which is an indication of how thin Chicago is tonight. Gibson could see 20 minutes of action in Game 6.
May 2 - 8:38 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson (illness) is a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 6 vs. the Nets.

Gibson's illness has sidelined him since Wednesday's shootaround. if he's unable to play, the Bulls will use a heavy dose of Carlos Boozer and it could also mean some extra time for the Bulls small-ball lineup.
Related: Carlos Boozer
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
May 2 - 12:16 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness.

Gibson's status isn't yet known for Thursday's Game 6, but it doesn't sound like it's something very serious. Gibson stayed home to rest and prepare himself to be ready for a chance to close out the series vs. Brooklyn.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
May 1 - 1:21 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson reiterated that his knee is feeling much better than it had previously.

Gibson had aggravated an MCL injury toward the end of the year, but he confirmed that Game 1 was the first time he felt "a lot beter, a lot stronger" when pushing off of it. He'll have to play a bigger and more important role with Joakim Noah (foot) hurting.
Related: Joakim Noah
Source: Chicago Bulls on Twitter
Apr 22 - 11:03 AM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson said his knee feels good but he could still be limited depending on how his body reacts to playing.

Gibson missed a total of 17 games with an MCL injury this season and played the final two games of the season wearing a brace to avoid aggravating it for a second time. Already limited by his reserve role, Gibson is likely to be further restricted by his ailing knee.
Source: Bulls on Twitter
Apr 20 - 10:27 AM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson (knee) returned to action on Monday against the Magic, scoring 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting with two blocks in 21 minutes.

Gibson hasn't been ruled out for action on Wednesday, but we're keeping him marked sidelined at this stage of the year.
Apr 15 - 10:39 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson (knee) won't play on Sunday but he hasn't been ruled out for games on Monday and Wednesday.

When Gibson does return he'll need to wear a knee brace to avoid aggravating the injury. "I've got to adjust to [the brace]," said Gibson. "I've been wearing it around all day. But it still sucks."
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Apr 14 - 12:51 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson (knee) could return to the Bulls during the next three games.

He will wear a brace on his ailing left knee, which seems like an obvious remedy after he aggravated his MCL injury last month. Gibson isn't likely to have much impact and they should ease him back. He can be left on the wire and this shouldn't change the tune on a red-hot Jimmy Butler.
Related: Jimmy Butler
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Apr 12 - 12:30 AM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson (knee) and Derrick Rose (knee surgery) will not play on Thursday against the Knicks, while Luol Deng is a game-time decision after participating in shootaround.

Nothing unexpected here as Gibson is on the way back from his most recent knee injury and Rose was never expected to play vs. New York. Without Gibson available off the bench, Jimmy Butler should see extended minutes with the Bulls playing small and Nazr Mohammed will continue to see more time than he probably should.
Related: Nazr Mohammed, Luol Deng, Derrick Rose
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Apr 11 - 12:23 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

The Bulls are calling Taj Gibson (knee) day-to-day after he missed Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Coach Tom Thibodeau was fairly tight-lipped about Gibson's status for Thursday's game against the Knicks. With Joakim Noah (foot) already ruled out for tomorrow's game, the Bulls could certainly use Gibson's minutes off the bench. We should know more tomorrow morning, but Carlos Boozer looks to be in for all the work he can handle once again.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Apr 10 - 2:54 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Derrick Rose
2Kirk Hinrich
3Nate Robinson
4Marquis Teague
SG1Marco Belinelli
2Richard Hamilton
3Daequan Cook
SF1Luol Deng
2Jimmy Butler
3Vladimir Radmanovic
PF1Carlos Boozer
2Taj Gibson
3Malcolm Thomas
C1Joakim Noah
2Nazr Mohammed