Taj Gibson retires from NBA, joins Bulls as assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA after 17 seasons on September 14, 2026. The veteran forward, who played for several teams including the Chicago Bulls, Thunder, and Grizzlies, expressed gratitude for his basketball journey. Following his retirement, Gibson will rejoin the Bulls, this time as an assistant coach on Tiago Splitter's staff. Gibson, known for his leadership and reliability on the court, averaged 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds during his career. His new role marks the beginning of a new chapter after a successful playing tenure.
- •Taj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons
- •Gibson averaged 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds
- •He joins the Bulls as an assistant coach
- •Gibson's NBA career included eight teams
- •He expressed gratitude in his retirement announcement
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime Bulls fan favorite returns in new coaching role
"After 17 NBA seasons, the longtime forward made his retirement decision official with a social media post on Monday.
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