Pelicans waive Taj Gibson right after acquiring him

New Orleans has waived Taj Gibson days after landing him from Memphis in the Jordan Hawkins trade. Gibson had signed a multi-year deal with the Grizzlies back in February. In his brief stint with Memphis this season, the 40-year-old averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes across 10 games.

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Sportando · 9 Sept 2026Gibson's Pelicans tenure ends before it starts, waived within a day

Hoops Rumors · 9 Sept 2026Pelicans officially waive Taj Gibson after Grizzlies trade

RealGM · 9 Sept 2026Pelicans waive Taj Gibson right after acquiring him

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