Taj Gibson is on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, after moving from the Memphis Grizzlies. The move follows a Tuesday report from Shams Charania of a four-player trade between the two clubs.
The move
Taj Gibson is on the Pelicans' roster as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, after moving from the Grizzlies. The move follows a Tuesday report from Shams Charania, "Pelicans, Grizzlies Agree To Four-Player Trade," carried at 90% confidence. Gibson, a 41-year-old forward entering his 17th season, is now with New Orleans as the roster stands today.
The money
Gibson's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. New Orleans carries a payroll of $202.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax. The salary cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. Where his number lands within that structure is not yet known.
The fit
Gibson averaged 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 9.7 minutes over 10 games last season. He joins a Pelicans frontcourt where Zion Williamson logged 29.7 minutes and 21.0 points a night, Herbert Jones played 28.4 minutes and scored 8.9 points, and Derik Queen played 25.0 minutes and scored 11.7 points. New Orleans now carries 20 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Was Taj Gibson traded or signed by the Pelicans?
He is on New Orleans' roster as of Tuesday, Sept. 8. A Tuesday report from Shams Charania described a four-player trade between the Pelicans and Grizzlies, carried at 90% confidence; his contract terms are not yet on file.
What is Gibson's contract worth in New Orleans?
Not announced. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How many players are on the Pelicans' roster now?
20, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots, with the team's 2026-27 payroll at $202.2 million across 18 contracts, over the luxury tax.