However, there were conflicting speculations about the willingness of the Nuggets to deal Gallinari. Some accounts said that Denver is keen on trading him “for the proper price” while others affirmed that new coach Mike Malone wants him and that he is going nowhere.
One area of concern about the former Olimpia Milano standout is that his numbers had been dipping. Last season, he averaged 12.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists