Gibson announced Friday that he will give up his NBA career in favor of pursuing a career as a rapper, Cleveland.com reports.

Gibson hasn't played in the NBA since the 2012-13 season and was unlikely to ever return to the league, and Friday's announcement seems to seal the deal on his retirement from professional basketball.

Former Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson suggested this weekend that his NBA career may not be over.

Gibson said he was "flooded with calls" to sign 10-day contracts last month, but he hasn't worked out for any teams. "I just want to be 100 percent before I do any of that," Gibson said. "I'm not trying to just play. I want to play at a high level. That's what I miss." The 3-point specialist won't have fantasy appeal even if he does land a short-term contract this season.

The Nuggets may reach out to free agent Daniel Gibson.

Gibson entered the league in '06 and spent the entirety of his career with the Cavs, but they split ways this offseason. He has been a serviceable source of 3-pointers and points in past seasons, however he lost significant minutes last year to injury and Dion Waiters. He could again be fantasy-relevant if Gibson finds a team to sign with and works his way into the rotation.

Daniel Gibson's second-degree battery charges stem from an altercation at a New Orleans nightclub on July 8, when he allegedly broke a man's jaw after a verbal spat.

"Once all the facts of the incident come out, I expect to be fully vindicated," Gibson said. A few teams have shown interest in him as a free agent this summer, but pending criminal charges won't help his odds of earning a contract.

Daniel Gibson turned himself into the New Orleans Police Department and has been charged with second-degree battery on Monday.

The incident took place at this year's Essence Festival, which was held earlier this month, but not all the facts are known at this point. The charge of second-degree battery means that the offender "intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury" to the victim. We'll have more on this as the updates become available. Gibson is an unrestricted free agent.

Daniel Gibson scored two points with five assists in Sunday's 91-77 loss to Philly.

Gibson has been in and out of the lineup all year with an elbow injury and has no fantasy value.

Daniel Gibson (elbow) intends to play in the Cavaliers' final three games.

Gibson still can't extend his elbow fully due to swelling, and it's doubtful how much he can contribute, but he said, "I don't want to finish the season on the IR." He's appeared in a mere 45 games this season while battling various injuries, but he still hopes to re-sign with the Cavs this summer.

Daniel Gibson (elbow) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Gibson is a shooter and the damage is on his shooting side. With C.J. Miles also sidelined, starting shooting guard Wayne Ellington and third guard Shaun Livingston are going to see plenty of burn.

Daniel Gibson (right elbow) will travel with the Cavaliers for Tuesday's game in Indiana, but he remains day-to-day.

Dion Waiters (knee) has also improved but he hasn't been cleared to practice, let alone play in a game. If Gibson isn't able to play vs. the Pacers, expect heavy minutes for Wayne Ellington and Shaun Livingston.

Daniel Gibson (elbow) did not play on Sunday, but X-rays were negative.

Boobie has a sore elbow, but he doesn't have fantasy value anyway so this does nothing to change the landscape of your league.

Daniel Gibson (elbow) is doubtful to play against the Magic on Sunday.

He did not play on Friday and has been dealing with his elbow problems at multiple points this season. He has no fantasy value.

Daniel Gibson was active for Sunday's game but he did not leave the Cavaliers' bench.

Gibson was one of a few Cavs to contract the flu recently, but tonight's inactivity was the result of an old-fashioned DNP-CD. We're taking him off the inactive list.

Daniel Gibson is expected to return from his illness on Friday after going through shootaround.

Even with Kyrie Irving (illness) doubtful, Gibson has zero fantasy appeal.

Daniel Gibson (illness) will not play on Wednesday.

Gibson is not in the Cavs plans and isn't a fantasy option in any format.

Daniel Gibson is "no longer in the Cavs' plans" and will become a free agent this summer, according to Bob Finnan of the News-Herald.

A variety of injuries and personal problems have kept Gibson off the court for stretches this season, but he might not crack the rotation even if he were healthy.

Daniel Gibson returned from his personal issue and didn't score in six minutes.

He probably wouldn't have even played with Kyrie Irving in the lineup. Gibson has zero fantasy value.

Daniel Gibson (personal) is expected to return on Wednesday.

Boobie will be active after dealing with a personal matter, but he should be on the waiver wire in all leagues.

Daniel Gibson is away from the Cavs in order to tend to a personal matter.

Gibson hasn't been on the fantasy landscape for most of this season, so this news shouldn't affect too many owners. There was no news on when Gibson planned to return to the team.

Daniel Gibson returned from a toe injury Wednesday and had three points in five minutes.

With Dion Waiters and Wayne Ellington playing well and getting minutes, Gibson should be an afterthought in all fantasy leagues.

Daniel Gibson (toe) is active for Wednesday's game against the Bobcats.

Boobie hasn't played since spraining his right big toe Jan. 26 against Toronto. However, Gibson had already fallen out of Byron Scott's rotation and has almost no fantasy value at this point.