NBA Veteran Free Agent Danilo Gallinari Joins New Team

Since splitting last season between three different teams, 36-year-old NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari has remained an unsigned free agent. He's now decided on continuing his career with Vaqueros de Bajamon in Puerto Rico, where former NBAer Carlos Arroyo is in the front office.

#BSNPR | OFICIAL: El delantero ex-NBA Danilo Gallinari llega al BSN a reforzar a los Vaqueros de Bayamón en la temporada 2025 tras firmar contrato con la franquicia.

Gallinari jugó 14 temporadas en la NBA, forma parte de la Selección Nacional de Italia y cuenta con promedios en… pic.twitter.com/gILhWwCCT3
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The deal includes an NBA out clause if a team in North America wants to sign him before the deadline.

"I thank the club, and especially Carlos Arroyo, for their trust and giving me the opportunity to keep the door open in case of an NBA call," he told BasketNews.

Gallinairi then went on to hint that this could be his final stop, and he may retire after the upcoming Eurobasket tournament where he'll suit up for Italy.

"I return to the court with the excitement of new beginnings but also with the hope of a great ending in "azzuro", ready to wear the Italian jersey for one last great European adventure".

The 14-year veteran averaged 14.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists over 777 NBA games. He spent time with eight different teams, most notably, the Denver Nuggets for six seasons, and the New York Knicks for three years.

A look back at this Danilo Gallinari circus shot vs. Milwaukee from 2013 😳 pic.twitter.com/ecT8aExRYC
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