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NBA·ANALYSIS·September 8, 2026 11:45 AM ET

Taj Gibson becomes second-oldest NBA player ever traded

The record has stood since 1969.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read
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What happened: Gibson, 41, was moved Tuesday in a multi-player offseason transaction. The deal came ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: A planned waiver would leave a $100,000 obligation and make the transaction largely a roster-management move. That structure separates its financial effect from any on-court role.

By the numbers: Gibson was 15,051 days old when traded, 25 days short of the record age of 15,076 days.

What to watch: Any subsequent roster opportunity will determine whether his 17-season career continues.

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