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Taj Gibson takes a photo.
Center Taj Gibson signs a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistonsaccording to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gibson, who appeared in 16 games with the New York Knicks, was a candidate to return to the team. This is always a possibility given that it is a 10 day deal. With the injuries of Mitchell Robinson, OG AnunobyAnd Julius Randleit’s a little surprising the Knicks didn’t give Gibson a contract with two spots open.
The 38-year-old veteran spent four seasons with the Knicks, playing three full seasons from 2019 to 2022. During his 2023-24 stint, Gibson played an average of 10.3 minutes per game in those 16 appearances. He is a favorite in New York due to his injury and his passion for the game, something Knicks fans always appreciate. Gibson acknowledged it and said it brought tears to hear the Knicks respect him.
“I’m 38 years old and I can still put them on and still have the respect of my counterparts. The crowd in New York shows me great respect. »
Could Gibson finish the season with the Knicks?
Gibson is allowed to finish the season with the New York Knicks and it wouldn’t be surprising if that happened.
He’s not going to give the Knicks more than 20 minutes and score 10 points a night. However, that’s not why he was always on the list. Gibson’s job is to step in and help others rest while the Knicks tend to their injuries. With all of these injuries remaining a concern, the chances of his return seem even higher than before.
Not only can he help the Knicks and lose minutes throughout regular season games, but head coach Tom Thibodeau is a Gibson fan on and off the field.
“I have good hope. Leon will watch everything and always do what’s best for the team, but everyone in the organization loves him.”
The Knicks are expected to give Gibson a standard NBA contract to finish the season, as he signed two 10-day contracts.
Knicks injury updates
The New York Knicks’ injuries continue to pile up. Jalen Brunson went up for a jump shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 3 and it looked like he blew out his knee. Fortunately, Brunson did not suffer any serious injuries.
Thibodeau provided an update on Brunson at Peter Botte of the New York Post.
“It’s a bruise and it’s a lot better than before, but we just want to make sure he’s completely ready.”
As for Randle, the Knicks’ second-best player, he could return in the near future. He has started to take light contact, which is a positive sign for the Knicks. Thibodeau had the following to say, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.
“I think we hope he’ll be OK. But you want to make sure that medically the doctors feel good; he feels good there.
“And then once that happens – and he pretty much does everything. He has had some light contact but nothing yet with a player. So that will be the next step.
Anunoby was cleared for shooting and various on-field activities last week.
Jon Conahan covers the NBA and NFL for Heavy.com, focusing on the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Commanders. Since 2019, his sports coverage has appeared on Sports Illustrated, oddschecker, ClutchPoints and Sportskeeda. Learn more about Jon Conahan
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