Dallas Mavericks: 3 things Danilo Gallinari would add to the Mavs

Dallas Mavericks: 3 things Danilo Gallinari would add to the Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks are searching for ways to improve their roster this offseason to jump into title contention. The Mavs have two stars in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis and would love to grab a third. They may not have the assets to make it happen, though.

The Mavericks continue to explore every avenue. Rumors have linked them to multiple names on the trade market. Will Dallas’ role players on value contracts be enough to get a deal done? The Mavs are taking offers on their 2020 draft picks, but do not have future ones to dangle in deals. Expect them to use their mid-level exception on a veteran role player that improves the team.

The Mavericks are rumored to be interested in Danilo Gallinari. They almost traded for him at the deadline, but could not get it worked out completely. Can the Mavs secure that deal?

Can Dallas Mavericks sign Danilo Gallinari this offseason?

Gallinari is worth more than the mid-level exception. He has earned north of $20 million for three straight years. Gallo has made more than the mid-level every season since 2013. Players that average 19 points and five rebounds that shoot the lights out receive $20 million-plus per year.

Gallinari wants to play for a contender, though. The Thunder appear set to rebuild, and the only teams with significant cap space are ones that failed to make the playoffs in 2020. That could force the 6’10 forward to sign a one-year deal at the mid-level on a contender before jump back into the market when more teams have space in 2021.

The Dallas Mavericks would love to sign Danilo Gallinari to that deal. Here are three things he would bring to the team.

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