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New York Knicks: Why a Danilo Gallinari reunion makes sense

By Adam Kester

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 06, 2020 in New York City. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the New York Knicks 126-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 06, 2020 in New York City. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the New York Knicks 126-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 22: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on the court between plays against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter at Amway Center on January 22, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

Risk Factor

Danilo Gallinari will be 32-years-old by the time the 2020-21 season begins. You could look at his past two seasons and hope that his productivity can last another 2-3 years, but it’s far from a certainty.

Gallinari has played in 55 out of the Thunder’s 64 games this season, but injuries have plagued him throughout his career. He has played in more than 70 games in just one season: his second year in the league with the Knicks.

Of course, the unique forward will also cost the Knicks a lot of money. Considering his age, I would expect Gallinari to get a contract similar to the one he has now at three-years, $65 million.

Perhaps teams would be more likely to offer him a contract at that value for two years with a team option for a third. If that were the case, the Knicks should certainly be willing to make an offer.

If the Knicks waive the players on their roster on non-guaranteed deals, and decline Bobby Portis’ team option, they will have plenty of cap flexibility. However, it is anyone’s guess as to what the salary cap will look like given the current situation and the impact of the novel coronavirus on league revenues.

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