Gallinari discusses player-driven trade request impacting his move

Danilo Gallinari commented on his recent trade, indicating it stemmed from a player request rather than organizational decision-making. He expressed dissatisfaction with how a trading decision was influenced by personal relationships, particularly involving Paul George. This trade marks a notable shift in his career, as it was the first time a player request directly influenced his movement from one team to another. Further details surrounding team dynamics and future implications of this trade remain to be clarified.

• 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — It was clearly a player request that didn't like what …