BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks Reportedly Signing 14-Year NBA Player

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Milwaukee Bucks are signing Danilo Gallinari.

The Detroit Pistons recently waived Danilo Gallinari, so he has been a free agent, available to sign with any team in the league. 

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the 14-year NBA veteran will be joining the Milwaukee Bucks.  

Via Charania: "Free agent Danilo Gallinari is finalizing a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Gallinari's agent, Michael Tellem, has been discussing options with several title contenders this week."

Free agent Danilo Gallinari is finalizing a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Gallinari's agent, Michael Tellem, has been discussing options with several title contenders this week. pic.twitter.com/mez7usq83O

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 15, 2024

Gallinari has played in 32 games this season (for the Washington Wizards and Pistons) and is averaging 7.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range.   

Gallinari seriously considered several teams – including Clippers, Cavaliers and Bulls – before choosing the Bucks where he'll have opportunity for a strong role under his old coach Doc Rivers. https://t.co/6BfxVW0ztl

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 15, 2024

The 35-year-old has had an excellent career as a role player and has also spent time with the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

His career averages are 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 42.8% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 760 regular season games.  

He's also appeared in 48 NBA playoff games (28 starts) and helped the Hawks reach the 2021 Conference Finals (where they lost to the Bucks).

Danilo Gallinari has found his 8th NBA destination, as he signed with the Bucks until the end of the season 👀 pic.twitter.com/ulPXjDXmBZ

— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) February 16, 2024

As for the Bucks, they are among the best teams in the league with a 35-20 record in 55 games, which has them as the third seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They are coming off a season where they lost to the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs.