Signed and sealed! Officially joined! The second oldest active player in the NBA.

What? This guy hasn't retired yet? And a team still wants him?

The Memphis Grizzlies officially announced the signing of 40-year-old veteran Taj Gibson, who is now the second oldest active player, with the oldest naturally being the 41-year-old Lakers star LeBron James.

According to reporter Michael Scotto, Gibson's deal with the Grizzlies is a two-year contract, with the remainder of this season guaranteed and next season being a non-guaranteed $3.8 million contract.

For a 40-year-old big man to still find a place in the NBA is truly remarkable.

Last season, Gibson played for the Charlotte Hornets, appearing in 37 games with 11 starts, averaging 11.1 minutes per game, contributing 2.9 points and 3.2 rebounds with a 49.5% field goal percentage. There's still a little gas left in the tank, but the Grizzlies' purpose in signing him is likely to aid their rebuilding efforts. Currently, the team holds a 21-36 record, ranking 11th in the Western Conference, trailing the 10th-place Clippers by 5.5 games.

Taj Gibson was born on June 24, 1985. A power forward standing 6'9" (2.06m) with a 7'4" (2.24m) wingspan, he was the 26th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Throughout his regular season career, he has averaged 23 minutes per game, contributing 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.0 block. In the playoffs, he has averaged 22.3 minutes, posting 7.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.0 block. He played alongside Derrick Rose for many years with the Chicago Bulls, and the two share a deep friendship.

At the recent jersey retirement ceremony for Derrick Rose, his good friend Gibson naturally attended as scheduled. The two veterans became emotional during the speeches, shedding tears.

By the way,Simultaneously with signing Gibson, the Grizzlies announced they have reached a buyout agreement with Kyle Anderson, who will return to the Minnesota Timberwolves after clearing waivers.

This means Anderson will join his third team this season, having played for the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and now the Minnesota Timberwolves. So far this season, he is averaging 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. His current contract runs through the summer of 2027. Our 32-year-old, the first naturalized player for the Chinese men's national basketball team, currently faces no immediate unemployment concerns in the NBA.

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold a 37-23 regular season record, placing them fifth in the Western Conference, just one game behind the third-place Houston Rockets. Having fallen in the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years, they are very eager to build on that and advance further to the NBA Finals this year.