His age (about to turn 32) is a concern as well as injury, but the positive is he's a low mileage player and he's improving later in his career with his improved shooter and BBIQ. He should continue to stay productive and not decline because of his skillset, similar to how JJ Redick has improved into his mid 30s.

The goal should be to build around our young core of Barrett, Robinson and our lottery pick to maximize their potential, and Gallinari can help do that over the next 4 years. I'm thinking he probably gets 4/80 mil which puts him thru his age 35 season.

I would move Randle to the bench and play him primary as a backup center (along with a few minutes at PF to keep him at the 26-28 mpg mark) and let him feast against backup bigs without the pressure of fitting alongside Barrett and Robinson. Haliburton stands out to me as a very likely draft pick as he fits with his shooting, passing, and defensive versatility. A backcourt of Haliburton and Barrett and a frontcourt of Gallinari, Robinson, and another 3-and-D big wing (with Randle as 6th man) is a start to getting us at least in a better place with improved outside shooting, passing, and athleticism in the lineup.

BRIGGS wrote:Gallinaris knee would pop on this team in two weeks

Dude had a hard time staying healthy

Gonna need to move Randle to the bench, he ain't gonna be a happy camper.

You take PF/SF minutes away from Knox, Iggy and perhaps Wooten down the line.

Injury prone.

4th year and maybe even 3rd year will not be worth $20M.

Is he the type of player that moves the needle and gets you to the playoffs next year?

Does he really only solve 1 short term problem and add too many?

Knixkik wrote:oung core of Barrett, Robinson and our lottery pick to maximize their potential, and Gallinari can help do that over the next 4 years. I'm thinking he probably gets 4/80 mil which puts him thru his age 35 season.

Depending on what happens to the cap, he might end up with a one year deal.

The Knicks are a cash rich team so they can weather COVID19 financially. Other teams are not in the same position.

Something looming is the ability to deal with insurance in the league might take some dramatic shifts. This will start to bleed into decisions that teams are going to make.

Gallo has really worked on his game over the years so good for him considering his injury woes, but he's a middle tier type player and guys like that are going to get squeezed with the new normal for the NBA economy

The next issue is if guys are going to get cut rate deals, many will just go ring chase. At that point, why not. If you have a third of the league with Washington General type rosters, the future of any TV deal the NBA gets takes a massive hit. NBA general attendance at games might never recover. You factor in price plus amenities plus risk and people will stay home.

NYKBocker wrote:You only sign Gallo if you can move Randle.

Not sure about that. Gallo can shoot from the outside and is a high IQ guy. He would also help bring the team together.
I think Gallo can really help the younger guys. As for his defense and health...
I don't mind Randle that much, but I wouldn't be hurt if we moved him either.

TripleThreat wrote:

Knixkik wrote:oung core of Barrett, Robinson and our lottery pick to maximize their potential, and Gallinari can help do that over the next 4 years. I'm thinking he probably gets 4/80 mil which puts him thru his age 35 season.

Depending on what happens to the cap, he might end up with a one year deal.

The Knicks are a cash rich team so they can weather COVID19 financially. Other teams are not in the same position.

Something looming is the ability to deal with insurance in the league might take some dramatic shifts. This will start to bleed into decisions that teams are going to make.

Gallo has really worked on his game over the years so good for him considering his injury woes, but he's a middle tier type player and guys like that are going to get squeezed with the new normal for the NBA economy

The next issue is if guys are going to get cut rate deals, many will just go ring chase. At that point, why not. If you have a third of the league with Washington General type rosters, the future of any TV deal the NBA gets takes a massive hit. NBA general attendance at games might never recover. You factor in price plus amenities plus risk and people will stay home.

Knixkik wrote:

TripleThreat wrote:

Knixkik wrote:oung core of Barrett, Robinson and our lottery pick to maximize their potential, and Gallinari can help do that over the next 4 years. I'm thinking he probably gets 4/80 mil which puts him thru his age 35 season.

Depending on what happens to the cap, he might end up with a one year deal.

The Knicks are a cash rich team so they can weather COVID19 financially. Other teams are not in the same position.

Something looming is the ability to deal with insurance in the league might take some dramatic shifts. This will start to bleed into decisions that teams are going to make.

Gallo has really worked on his game over the years so good for him considering his injury woes, but he's a middle tier type player and guys like that are going to get squeezed with the new normal for the NBA economy

The next issue is if guys are going to get cut rate deals, many will just go ring chase. At that point, why not. If you have a third of the league with Washington General type rosters, the future of any TV deal the NBA gets takes a massive hit. NBA general attendance at games might never recover. You factor in price plus amenities plus risk and people will stay home.

I definitely think you're underselling him calling him middle tier. I agree that a lot of these guys will get squeezed, but Gallinari has been arguably a top 30 or so player in terms of overall impact in the last 2 seasons. Add the fact that he does most of his damage from 3pt range or getting to the free throw line, and he has become an advanced stats darling you can say.

The problem the Knicks have is if they only offer something about in line with what a better positioned team can give ( a team who can contend and/or make a deep playoff run), Gallo will choose the non Knicks team.

The only way the Knicks can compete is more years/higher AAV.

To his credit, he's done everything he can as a player to reach his best ceiling. He's not a plus defender but he plays to his strengths. He can create his own shot though not consistently. His shooting is a plus and it's consistent and established. He makes good decisions on the court.

Someone I know told me I should give a TV show called The Orville a try. So I watch it, it's sort of funny, and then Charlize Theron pops up. And she just looks old. Don't get me wrong, she still more beautiful than 99 percent of humans on the planet. But even with movie makeup and editing and angles and magic, she just looks old and a bit lumpy.

Gallo today helps. Gallo in a few years? Age and those injuries, he's going to lose a step and it's not like he was super athletic to start. How much time before he gets "lumpy"?

2 year deal? Depends on the amount but that's something to consider. But if it's only a 2 year deal at a moderate amount, given the COVID19 new normal, he's going to another team

4 year deal? I just don't see how that ends up very well

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/danilo-gallinari-trade-rumors-heat-thunder-struggling-to-agree-on-deal-for-veteran-wing-before-deadline/

Like a lot of players, he could be a good fit for the right price, but you need to know what you're getting.
Maybe 60 games/yr. Figure 40 solid games, 10 great games, 10 invisible duds. In all the games, he'll open the floor because of his shooting threat.

GustavBahler wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Gallinaris knee would pop on this team in two weeks

Dude had a hard time staying healthy

Gallo was hurt before he was even drafted. Id worry about a repeat of what happened to Camby. Left NY, eventually got healthy, played lights out, came back to NY, didnt last a season. Camby was closer to retirement, still would be concerned.

If it wasnt a killer contract, or a short term deal, that might work. Wouldnt make a big investment.