OKC Thunder: 3 Reasons To Trade Danilo Gallinari Before The Deadline

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2. Gallinari Doesn’t Fit Gilgeous-Alexander’s Timeline

The main centerpiece of the Thunder’s rebuilding efforts is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. At 21-years-old, he is currently averaging 20.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists playing alongside Chris Paul, so he’s not dominating the ball the whole game.

It’s important the Thunder continue to try to cultivate their roster around Gilgeous-Alexander as much as they can. The best way to accomplish that would be to surround their young franchise-centerpiece guard with talent that within a similar age threshold.

At 31-years-old, Danilo Gallinari simply doesn’t fit within the same timeline as Gilgeous-Alexander. In fact, there is a full decade that separates them in age. Using Gallinari in the trade market to acquire an asset and a trade exception would add to the Thunder’s war-chest to make major splashes.

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Jake Rogers

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Jake Rogers has covered the NBA and NFL for the Analysis Network since 2020, both in a role as a writer and editor, helping to provide insightful coverage about the latest games and developments in both leagues. In addition to sports writing, he works in software development.

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