Bulls’ Gibson out with knee injury


Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) handles the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) during the first half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports)

The Chicago Bulls, already plagued with injury problems, will be without forward Taj Gibson for a couple weeks because of a sprained knee, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Gibson was injured during Sunday’s game against the Thunder, and an MRI performed on Monday confirmed that it was a sprain and nothing more.

Gibson is averaging 7.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks this season.

The Bulls are already without Derrick Rose and Kirk Hinrich, and Joakim Noah has been out for stretches as well.