Report: Gallinari signing with Celtics upon clearing waivers

[Dchuck]

Hope he picks the bulls

Me too. 

[Who]

Bulls need a starting PF. Gallo should go there.

G: Lonzo, C White
G: LaVine, Caruso
F: DeRozan, Pat Williams
F: Gallo
C: Vucevic

That is a pretty good 8 man rotation. Get some big men depth.

Vuc + Gallo would be pretty soft defensively.

Yep. CHI rumoured to be going hard after Gobert. That could make things interesting.

Maybe Vucevic, Pat Williams and picks for Gobert.

[Atzar]

Not a big fan of Gallinari at this point in his career.  Three years ago, sure.  As it is, I kind of expect him to be pushed out of the regular rotation by midseason if he signs with Boston.  Just hard to maintain our defensive identity with a target like him on the court, and I don’t think the offense makes up for it anymore.

I’d rather gamble on Warren or Oladipo tbh.

[footey]

Not a big fan of Gallinari at this point in his career.  Three years ago, sure.  As it is, I kind of expect him to be pushed out of the regular rotation by midseason if he signs with Boston.  Just hard to maintain our defensive identity with a target like him on the court, and I don’t think the offense makes up for it anymore.

I’d rather gamble on Warren or Oladipo tbh.

Dipo back with Heat and Warren a pipe dream IMO.

[Goldstar88]

Please go to the Bulls. I’d rather play Grant and Theis. Least they can play a little D.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Not a big fan of Gallinari at this point in his career.  Three years ago, sure.  As it is, I kind of expect him to be pushed out of the regular rotation by midseason if he signs with Boston.  Just hard to maintain our defensive identity with a target like him on the court, and I don’t think the offense makes up for it anymore.

I’d rather gamble on Warren or Oladipo tbh.

Even as a regular season guy, his scoring would keep the Js more rested.

[Roy H.]

Not a big fan of Gallinari at this point in his career.  Three years ago, sure.  As it is, I kind of expect him to be pushed out of the regular rotation by midseason if he signs with Boston.  Just hard to maintain our defensive identity with a target like him on the court, and I don’t think the offense makes up for it anymore.

I’d rather gamble on Warren or Oladipo tbh.

Oladipo went back to Miami.

Warren is interesting.

[gouki88]

Not too interested. He was very poor last season. Scored at his lowest per-possession rate since he was 21 years old, and doesn't generate fouls like he used to

[Celtics2021]

Not a big fan of Gallinari at this point in his career.  Three years ago, sure.  As it is, I kind of expect him to be pushed out of the regular rotation by midseason if he signs with Boston.  Just hard to maintain our defensive identity with a target like him on the court, and I don’t think the offense makes up for it anymore.

I’d rather gamble on Warren or Oladipo tbh.

Oladipo went back to Miami.

Warren is interesting.

Warren is my top target for the MLE, although supposedly he was going to be a too target for Miami if they lost Tucker, which they did.

[C3LTSF4N]

Would be a good option off the bench and consistent 3pt shooter.  Been great from the line, volume and % his entire career, and 33 years old isn’t terrible.  He’s a solid rebounder and we need some vets.

Atlanta was trash last year, I think he’d fill a solid role in Boston.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Not too interested. He was very poor last season. Scored at his lowest per-possession rate since he was 21 years old, and doesn't generate fouls like he used to

I'd argue this is more connected to Trae Young than anything. Good offensive players normally have their skills atrophy with a ball-dominant chucker like Young.

In a ball movement system as a guy taking advantage of close-outs and mismatches, he'd be better.

[gouki88]

Not too interested. He was very poor last season. Scored at his lowest per-possession rate since he was 21 years old, and doesn't generate fouls like he used to

I'd argue this is more connected to Trae Young than anything. Good offensive players normally have their skills atrophy with a ball-dominant chucker like Young.

In a ball movement system as a guy taking advantage of close-outs and mismatches, he'd be better.

He was better the year prior (where Young had a similar usage).

He's also incredibly injury-prone. Not sold on him.

[radiohead]

Looks like Gallo is favoring contract length over role. Will the Cs be willing to give him a 2 year deal like the Bulls are offering?

[gouki88]

Looks like Gallo is favoring contract length over role. Will the Cs be willing to give him a 2 year deal like the Bulls are offering?

2 years is a long time for someone with his injury history, and nearly 34 years old

[Birdman]

I wouldn’t do 2 years with his age & injuries history