of celtics I am planning to apply for Disabled Player Exception In the wake of Danilo Gallinariof ACL rupturesources say Adam Himmelsbach, The Boston Globe. a report Friday showed Gallinari hasn’t given up hopes of playing towards the end of next season, but given his age and the severity of his injury, that seems like a long shot.
If the request is approved, Boston’s DPE will be about $3.2 million, half of Gallinari’s 2022/23 salary.Teams can use that amount to sign free agency, acquire players from waivers, or acquire players through trades, but Himmelsbach said the Celtics already have two. I think the last option is unlikely trading exception It deserves more.
Boston signed Gallinari in July, providing help from the veteran’s bench and another three-point shooting threat. His contract includes an option for him to be a $6.8MM player next season, which he will almost certainly exercise given injuries.
Others from Boston include:
- Gallinari will likely be unavailable for the entire season, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe Explore some options still available on the free agent market.he points out carmelo anthonyhe may welcome the chance to end his career as a title contender. demarcus cousins, Jeremy Lam, Dwight Howard When lamarcus aldridgeWashburn is Kevin DurantHis trade demand worked in favor of the Celtics. The free-agent market has been frozen for several weeks, and there are plenty of veteran players available in September.
- Malcolm Brogdon Can be used as a primary backup wing Jalen Brown When Jason Tatum, Brian Robb of Masslive Write in the mailbag field. Acquired from the Pacers in July, Brogdon has the size to play the role at 6-foot-5 and is probably the team’s best defensive option at the position. He also said he would provide it. Derrick White When Peyton Pritchard.
- Grant Williams Rob adds that extension talks will likely demand a starting salary in the mid-teens. brad stevens Even if Williams were to step up in importance with Gallinari aside, he would be worth the price.
