Grizzlies' Taj Gibson Unlikely to Face Bulls

Veteran center dealing with right foot soreness

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:19pm

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Grizzlies veteran center Taj Gibson is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to a nagging right foot injury. Gibson has appeared in only seven games this season, averaging just 9.3 minutes per contest. His absence would leave the center duties to Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks.

Why it matters

Gibson's injury is another setback for the Grizzlies, who are already dealing with a number of injuries to key players. His absence could impact the team's frontcourt rotation and force them to rely more heavily on their younger centers against the Bulls.

The details

Gibson has been dealing with the right foot issue for some time, and it's likely to keep him out of the second game of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set. The veteran has struggled to stay healthy this season, appearing in just seven games so far.

  • Gibson is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

The players

Taj Gibson

A veteran center for the Memphis Grizzlies who is dealing with a right foot injury.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

A Grizzlies center who will likely see increased playing time with Gibson out.

Taylor Hendricks

A Grizzlies center who will also see more minutes in Gibson's absence due to a thumb injury.

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The takeaway

The Grizzlies will have to find a way to fill the void left by Gibson's absence, as they continue to deal with injuries to key players on their roster.