18 Results for taj gibson

Is Thomas on the outs?

Nick Friedell

...several reports have pointed out, the Bulls now have a cheaper option in first-round pick Taj Gibson. The coaching staff loves him because of his work ethic and his commitment to defense. He...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Lights, camera ...

Nick Friedell

Derrick Rose is shy, but once you start talking to him you realize that in many ways he is like most other kids his age. The Bulls' 21-year-old point ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Home sweet home

Nick Friedell

Jannero Pargo may have led professional basketball in frequent flier miles last season. The veteran guard made the unusual move of leaving the NBA a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Bulls excited for bright lights of Staples

Nick Friedell

...Lakers Thursday night at Staples Center. "[I'm] just looking forward to the challenge," Bulls rookie Taj Gibson said after practice on Wednesday. "When you think about L.A. and you think about the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Poster time for Taj

Nick Friedell

LOS ANGELES --Taj Gibson was all over the place at practice on Wednesday afternoon -- literally. The Bulls rookie and the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The Taj Gibson Show

Nick Friedell

Taj Gibson doesn't believe he's famous. In his mind, the self-described "gym rat" is just...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Precious Time

Nick Friedell

CHICAGO -- Taj Gibson isn't the only Bulls rookie who should see more minutes in Tyrus Thomas' absence. James...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Gibson's golden opportunity

Nick Friedell

DEERFIELD Ill. -- The rise of Taj Gibson isn't going to stop any time soon. Now that Tyrus Thomas is out for four...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Bulls' Thomas out 4-6 weeks

Nick Friedell, ESPNChicago.com

Thomas out 4-6 weeks with fractured forearm

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Visiting the King's court

Nick Friedell

...and watch like they did on Tuesday, James is going to give them plenty of trouble. Taj Gibson, who is expected to shadow James at times on Thursday, is excited about the challenge of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

'It doesn't surprise me'

Nick Friedell

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Obviously, Taj Gibson doesn't read too many blogs. The Bulls' rookie forward has not seen the video of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Thomas sick; Gibson starts Tuesday

Nick Friedell, ESPNChicago.com

Ty Thomas was not in the lineup on Tuesday with flu-like symptoms.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Notes from halftime

Nick Friedell

...rise of Taj How many times do you think we will see that headline this year? Taj Gibson continues to prove why the Bulls coaching staff likes him so much. In 11 minutes, the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Ready for their close-up

Nick Friedell

p>As the Bulls get set to open up the regular season Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, let's take a closer look at each player and what he's bri...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Opening night

Nick Friedell

...long time we'll have our whole team together." Rookies' big night: Rookies James Johnson and Taj Gibson will be playing in their first NBA regular season game, but neither man seems particularly nervous...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009