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Though Thibodeau didn’t respond to The Athletic’s message seeking comment, one of his favorite players, Taj Gibson, told SiriusXM NBA Radio that he had spoken to the coach and that “he didn’t have any kind of malice in his heart. He didn’t have any kind of hatred. He was so happy for the guys. He was just really so proud of the guys and what they accomplished.”

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“I talked to Thibs (Saturday) and the first thing we talked about was that he had no malice in his heart, he didn’t have any kind of hatred,” Gibson said during a Sunday appearance on SiriusXM’s NBA Radio. “He was so happy for the guys, he was just really proud of the guys for what they accomplished.”

New York Post

Matt Infield: Taj Gibson says he wants to “be back with a great organization” next year.

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Jonah Dylan: Taj Gibson says Cedric Coward reminds him of a “young Jimmy (Butler).” “Had the same haircut. So eager to play.” And he’s also got a Bulls player comp for Cam Spencer: Kirk Hinrich.

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The Grizzlies have upgraded Cedric Coward (low back soreness), GG Jackson (left knee soreness) and Cam Spencer (low back soreness) to available for Monday’s game against Cleveland. Taj Gibson (right foot injury management) and Taylor Hendricks (right thumb sprain) are now doubtful.

HoopsHype

Grizzlies PR: Status Update: Walter Clayton Jr. and Taj Gibson are available today at Milwaukee. Cedric Coward and GG Jackson II are out.

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The Grizzlies have ruled out Jahmai Mashack (concussion protocol) for Sunday’s game against Milwaukee. Javon Small (left thigh contusion) is also out, Olivier-Maxence Prosper (low back soreness) is available, Taj Gibson (right foot injury management) is probable, Walter Clayton (left hip soreness) is questionable, and Cedric Coward (low back soreness) and GG Jackson (left knee soreness) are doubtful.

HoopsHype

Brad Rowland: Grizzlies injury report in Atlanta on Monday: OUT -- Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., Jahmai Mashack, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, Brandon Clarke, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Santi Aldama Doubtful -- Cam Spencer Questionable -- Taj Gibson

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Matt Infield: Cedric Coward with a golden answer on Taj Gibson. "He's not old, but older...for this team he's older." A player we'll keep anonymous in the background: "Taj is old as f**k." ???? But reminded the young guys he's in tune by hitting someone with a "pause" ????

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Grizzlies PR: Status Update: Cedric Coward, Taj Gibson and GG Jackson II are out tonight vs. Boston. Rayan Rupert (Two-Way Transfer) also is out.

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“I’m just myself,” Gibson said. “I’m a team-first guy. I love my teammates extremely hard. I’ve been around the league a long time, and I know how to communicate with guys the right way." “I’ve never been the kind of guy to rub teammates the wrong way,” he added. “Before I say anything to someone else, I judge myself first.” Since arriving in Memphis, he has quickly become one of the more vocal voices on the bench. During timeouts, he’s often among the first players encouraging teammates as they come off the floor. "Taj has been awesome," forward Olivier-Maxence Porsper said. "Since the moment he stepped in the locker room, anytime I come off the court, he's the first guy to tell me something on the bench. ... He's super encouraging. He's been a great energy and voice in this locker room."

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Michael Scotto: The Grizzlies signed Taj Gibson to a 2-year deal, which is guaranteed for the rest of this season and includes a non-guaranteed $3.8 million salary for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshype. Gibson’s played 1,002 regular-season games and enters his 17th season at 40.

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Grizzlies PR: The @Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed Taj Gibson to a multi-year contract. In a related move, the Grizzlies reached a buyout agreement with Kyle Anderson.

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Chris Herrington: Don’t know if it will end up meaning much of anything, but Taj Gibson shares an agent with Zach Edey and had the same ankle stabilization surgery earlier in his career.

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