The 35-year-old had been playing through discomfort in his right knee over the last month, and he’ll undergo an MRI on the knee this week to determine what type of rehab he’ll require. With the Bulls officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday, there’s no need for Gasol to play through the soreness, and the likes of Cristiano Felicio and Bobby Portis figure to absorb the bulk of his minutes. Taj Gibson (ribs) and E’Twaun Moore (hamstring) have also been shut down for the final two games. Chicago plays at New Orleans on Monday before finishing out at home against the 76ers on Wednesday.
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Gibson (ribs) has been shut down for the final two games of the season, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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