Danilo Gallinari discusses his trade from the Boston Celtics to Washington

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Danilo Gallinari discusses his trade from the Boston Celtics to Washington
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Danilo Gallinari recently reflected on his departure from the Boston Celtics during the 2023 offseason. The forward, who joined the organization but missed the entire season due to an ACL tear, was traded to the Washington Wizards as part of the deal that brought Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. Gallinari admitted the move caught him off guard but noted that he understood the basketball logic behind the front office decision. He praised his relationship with Brad Stevens and stated that he would have made the same trade if he were in a management position. Following the transaction, Gallinari continued to utilize the Celtics facility for his rehabilitation process for several months.

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  • Danilo Gallinari was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2023.
  • The trade was part of the deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Boston.
  • Gallinari missed his time with the Celtics due to an ACL tear sustained during FIBA play.
  • The Boston Celtics allowed Gallinari to continue his rehabilitation at their facility after the trade.
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While it might have seemed logical in retrospect, for Gallo, it came as a surprise.

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