Report: Gallinari signing with Celtics upon clearing waivers

[goCeltics]

seems the bull signed drummond, could be a sign galo is headed here especially if andre signed for more than the minimum

[Celtics2021]

Is everything else on hold until Gallo makes up his mind?

I mean, Gallo can’t even officially make up his mind until he’s traded and released, which is July 8th at the earliest.  It’s possible he’ll even be moved to a third team with enough of his salary guaranteed that they’ll just keep him.

[Roy H.]

Is everything else on hold until Gallo makes up his mind?

I mean, Gallo can’t even officially make up his mind until he’s traded and released, which is July 8th at the earliest.  It’s possible he’ll even be moved to a third team with enough of his salary guaranteed that they’ll just keep him.

The trade has already been made official.  I’m not sure if he was officially waived today.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

[Roy H.]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

If Drummond got $3.3 million, they still have a bit over $7 million to offer, while we’re at $6.5m.

[vjcsmoke]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

Gallo gives us a legit 6'10 floor spacer with career 38% 3pt shooting.  And if we're keeping Horford, we can just swap him in for Gallo when we need more defensive presence.  This move makes sense for the Celtics especially just for our MLE.  I mean who else out there today would be a better use of the MLE?

[vjcsmoke]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

If Drummond got $3.3 million, they still have a bit over $7 million to offer, while we’re at $6.5m.

If the difference is only 500k, I doubt that will be the dealbreaker.  If Gallo prefers the Celtics, I think he comes here.  But we just have to wait and see how negotiations go.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

If Drummond got $3.3 million, they still have a bit over $7 million to offer, while we’re at $6.5m.

Meh. I'm guessing that's not enough to make a difference. It'll come down to role.

I kinda' wonder if Gallo is waiting to see what happens with Lavine, or if the Gobert rumors are true and may fall into place. In which case, they'd likely need a starting PF to stretch the floor.

Otherwise, I'd guess the idea of playing for a mediocre Bulls team that spiraled at the end of last year wouldn't be that interesting.

[Vermont Green]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

Gallo gives us a legit 6'10 floor spacer with career 38% 3pt shooting.  And if we're keeping Horford, we can just swap him in for Gallo when we need more defensive presence.  This move makes sense for the Celtics especially just for our MLE.  I mean who else out there today would be a better use of the MLE?

Jalen Smith?

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

Gallo gives us a legit 6'10 floor spacer with career 38% 3pt shooting.  And if we're keeping Horford, we can just swap him in for Gallo when we need more defensive presence.  This move makes sense for the Celtics especially just for our MLE.  I mean who else out there today would be a better use of the MLE?

Jalen Smith?

We don't know yet if Jalen Smith is an NBA player, much less a guy that contribute to a contending rotation.

[gouki88]

Is Gallinari  any better than TJ Warren at this stage in their careers? Galinari is 33 years old and showing signs of slowing down. TJ Warren is younger and in my opinion a better scorer overall, similar size to Gallinari. Why all the fuss on Gallinari and not many reports on Warren?

Warren might be looking for more than the Taxpayer MLE.  He's definitely got more upside than Gallinari, but he's probably got more downside, too.

Keep in mind, all we have to offer is the Taxpayer MLE, the same money that the injured, significantly less productive, soon-to-be 35 year old Joe Ingles got.

Hollinger is reporting that the Drummond signing had to use part of their MLE, because they used their biannual on Thompson last year. That really means the Gallo offer is not more money than what the Cs are offering.

Gallo gives us a legit 6'10 floor spacer with career 38% 3pt shooting.  And if we're keeping Horford, we can just swap him in for Gallo when we need more defensive presence.  This move makes sense for the Celtics especially just for our MLE.  I mean who else out there today would be a better use of the MLE?

Jalen Smith?

We don't know yet if Jalen Smith is an NBA player, much less a guy that contribute to a contending rotation.

His most recent showing was promising in Indiana, but he's still incredibly young. Would rather we look to veteran help

[Celtics2021]

Is everything else on hold until Gallo makes up his mind?

I mean, Gallo can’t even officially make up his mind until he’s traded and released, which is July 8th at the earliest.  It’s possible he’ll even be moved to a third team with enough of his salary guaranteed that they’ll just keep him.

The trade has already been made official.  I’m not sure if he was officially waived today.

Has it?  My understanding was his guarantee date was being moved to July 8th to take it beyond the moratorium for the trade, and he’s getting an extra ~$6.5 million to complete the trade (coincidentally the amount of the MLE).

EDIT: Yes, it has been completed.  Curious if his guarantee was still pushed back a week.

[Alleyoopster]

Lots of trades and signings already made. Are the Celtics locked out of any significant upgrades? Gallo might help, but not a game changer.

I would have preferred Drummond as a backup center.

[jbpats]

I'm not sure what folks are expecting around here but i'd love to know a better options at 6.5 mill over Gallo? Have people seen the contracts average players are getting this offseason?

[Who]

I'm not sure what folks are expecting around here but i'd love to know a better options at 6.5 mill over Gallo? Have people seen the contracts average players are getting this offseason?

I just want someone that plays a different position than Grant Williams.