Woj - Denver extends Danilo Gallinari; 2 years/ $34 million

[Legends66NBA7]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--danilo-gallinari-nuggets-171837314.html

[QUOTE]Denver Nuggets*forward*Danilo Gallinari*is finalizing an agreement on a two-year extension worth an additional $34 million on his contract, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The deal is a restructuring that includes a $2.5 million increase on the $11.5 million owed to Gallinari as he enters the final year of his contract in 2015-16, sources said.

Under the newly negotiated terms, Gallinari will make $14 million this season, the first of a deal that runs through the 2017-18 season, sources said. He will make $15.5 million in 2016-17 and has a player option worth $16.1 million for the third year of the deal and a full trade kicker, sources said.

Gallinari is eligible for the extension because he

[toneloc103]

Absolutely nuts. What has he done to deserve 1.4 mil a year, let alone 14-15 mil per....jesus

[Springsteen]

what the what

[GIF REACTION]

:roll:

Denver nuggets gon' Denver nuggets. Worst franchise is Pro Sports. Period.

[Akrazotile]

Denver doesnt give AF. Theyre just gonna pay who they have to to keep runnin on the treadmill, and collect them revenue checks.

[imnew09]

Where NugzFan at?!! Fken stay losing


Go suck on this Nutz btch

[TylerOO]

Jesus Christ

[NugzFan]

I love this extension. 15 million is what average starters get these days. And only 2 years. Smart move on both ends.

[NugzFan]

Absolutely nuts. What has he done to deserve 1.4 mil a year, let alone 14-15 mil per....jesus


You could say the same for half the league these days. Every role player is getting 10+

[NugzFan]

:roll:

Denver nuggets gon' Denver nuggets. Worst franchise is Pro Sports. Period.


Keep trying. I know you are projecting your disgust of the Kings. :oldlol:

Your schtik is so old and boring now.

[Foster5k]

I love this extension.
Blinded by the Nuggets mediocrity.

[Foster5k]

:roll:

Denver nuggets gon' Denver nuggets. Worst franchise is Pro Sports. Period.
Meanwhile, Cousins is punching George Karl and threatening Rondo...

[NugzFan]

Denver doesnt give AF. Theyre just gonna pay who they have to to keep runnin on the treadmill, and collect them revenue checks.


I wish we were treadmill. We aren't that good right now

And what did you expect - to not sign anyone? We were going to have more Space next summer then we knew what to do with

I'm glad we spent some on Gallo. He's one of the vets I actually want to keep around

[NugzFan]

Where NugzFan at?!! Fken stay losing


Go suck on this Nutz btch

Lol. I'm happy so try again kid. You act like this is bad news?

:rockon:

[NugzFan]

Blinded by the Nuggets mediocrity.

Not at all. I wanted to extend him but was worried he would get 4/80

2/34 is much much nicer.

[Derka]

Eh, its only two years. That's a lot of money for a guy who has been hurt for as long as he has, but didn't he just drop like almost 50 on Dallas back in March or April or something? He outsizes most of other 3's, can pass alright and has a nice touch.

[Jasi]

Since he came back from injury, and with a coach that actually has a clue, Danilo played like an allstar.
This money is way less crazy than other contracts that have been signed recently.

[MP.Trey]

You could say the same for half the league these days. Every role player is getting 10+
There's a big difference between 10 mil per and 17.

I love Gallo, but that's a ridiculous contract especially knowing his history with injuries.

[BigNBAfan]

Pretty fail-safe contract, i mean a tad high but after a year he'll be a nice trade for those looking to clear some space. This guy probably will never be the same/show his potential with his last few seasons of injury.

[NugzFan]

Eh, its only two years. That's a lot of money for a guy who has been hurt for as long as he has, but didn't he just drop like almost 50 on Dallas back in March or April or something? He outsizes most of other 3's, can pass alright and has a nice touch.

If he stays healthy it's a great deal (I think he had two 40 point games in the second half of the season?)

Obviously if he doesn't, it's not

But like you said...only two years. I like it.

[GIF REACTION]

What ridiculous owners. Are they mad? Have they gone crazy?

17m a year for a Euro scrub? That's Denver for you.

[Derka]

If he stays healthy it's a great deal (I think he had two 40 point games in the second half of the season?)

Obviously if he doesn't, it's not

But like you said...only two years. I like it.

You gotta figure he's an attractive trade piece next year too IF he stays healthy. That's a nice expirer.

[SwishSquared]

This deal isn't that bad at all- Denver wasn't going to spend that space on anything else, really, and now they have a guy who expires in summer 2017 on a fairly reasonable contract if he's healthy.

They're paying so much per year this year and next b/c it's such a short deal.

If some star demands a trade in the meantime, this is a great contract for salary-matching purposes (as is the Wilson Chandler contract).

[NugzFan]

There's a big difference between 10 mil per and 17.

I love Gallo, but that's a ridiculous contract especially knowing his history with injuries.


True. He's actually getting I think 14,15,16 the next 3 years but I see your point

However, when healthy, he's easily worth 15-16 million per.

I'm just happy we kept him. I'm glad those trade rumors were wrong.

[NugzFan]

What ridiculous owners. Are they mad? Have they gone crazy?

17m a year for a Euro scrub? That's Denver for you.

:oldlol:

You know, the less serious I take you, the more enjoyable your posts are to read. Your posts are like they are written by then Tasmanian devil.

[NugzFan]

You gotta figure he's an attractive trade piece next year too IF he stays healthy. That's a nice expirer.

True. Although I think it would be for 2016-17 because it's a two yea extension starting after this season.

[NugzFan]

This deal isn't that bad at all- Denver wasn't going to spend that space on anything else, really, and now they have a guy who expires in summer 2017 on a fairly reasonable contract if he's healthy.

They're paying so much per year this year and next b/c it's such a short deal.

If some star demands a trade in the meantime, this is a great contract for salary-matching purposes (as is the Wilson Chandler contract).

Someone check my math but we were suppose to have 46 million in cap space - 15 for Gallo - 5 million for other random players = still 26 million in room next summer? We probably can't even spend all of it.

[PP34Deuce]

Danilo is another player that gets max deals because hes still young enough adn skillful...

The guy can't stay even remotely half healthy. He's been collecting checks while not having to practice or even play 60 games a season.

He's only 26 years old but I haven't seen any incremental improvement in his game.

He can be a sharpshooter but he's not that consistent. Mirotic is basically what Galinari is offensively and defensively.

[NugzFan]

How much would mirotic get this summer if he was a free agent?

[NuggetsFan]

Gallo gets slept on. Good defense, incredibly smart player. People confuse him for being just a shooter when that's not even the best part of his game. In fact outside of him being made of glass I'd say his inconsistency as a shooter is his biggest flaw.

Gallo and Shaw butted heads. Shaw didn't even have him starting. Gallo averaged 19/5 on 44/40/89 post All-Star break in 24 games. Only getting 31 minutes. He's capable of averaging 16-19 points, being a solid defensive player, and just making smart choices with the basketball.

I would have preferred Denver to wait a season before they re-signed him but clearly they didn't want to risk it. It's a risk in itself given his injury history but after losing Lawson for nothing I can't really blame them for wanting to hold on to assets.

For all we know Danilo gets moved, or Chandler. Seems like Denver's just making sure they don't lose guys for nothing and take another Lawson like hit.

[NugzFan]

Also remember next summer a lot of teams will have cap space and there aren't many good free agents out there. Meaning a couple teams would have definitely thrown Gallo a much bigger offer. Good to get him locked up now on a reasonable deal for only a couple seasons

[NugzFan]

Gallo gets slept on. Good defense, incredibly smart player. People confuse him for being just a shooter when that's not even the best part of his game. In fact outside of him being made of glass I'd say his inconsistency as a shooter is his biggest flaw.

Gallo and Shaw butted heads. Shaw didn't even have him starting. Gallo averaged 19/5 on 44/40/89 post All-Star break in 24 games. Only getting 31 minutes. He's capable of averaging 16-19 points, being a solid defensive player, and just making smart choices with the basketball.

I would have preferred Denver to wait a season before they re-signed him but clearly they didn't want to risk it. It's a risk in itself given his injury history but after losing Lawson for nothing I can't really blame them for wanting to hold on to assets.

For all we know Danilo gets moved, or Chandler. Seems like Denver's just making sure they don't lose guys for nothing and take another Lawson like hit.

Good post, but remember that Lawson was an anomaly. We had to dump him because of all the off court issues. If he didn't get all those DUIs hed most likely still be in Denver.

[aj1987]

$17M per for a soft ass jumpshooting big? :facepalm

[bigkingsfan]

Career 41% shooter with no upside. Mile high as fk.

[kurple]

i have no problem paying this for Gallo

he's been our MVP post-Melo, and is borderline All-Star when healthy

need to pay someone, and no star will sign as a FA in Denver


and its shocking how few ISH posters know Gallo's game.. a walking missmatch and a great two way players. Durant once called him and Tony Allen the two toughest defenders in the league

[Giaodollo]

If he stays healthy it's a great deal (I think he had two 40 point games in the second half of the season?)

Obviously if he doesn't, it's not

But like you said...only two years. I like it.

It is actually 2 years if he plays really good, but if he keeps having injury problems and keeps underperforming then it is three years. Because there is no way he'll turn down 17 millions if he has two bad years. All in all, they are in rebuild mode, the need to have X amount of dollars on the cap, and they might as well give it to someone until their rookies and sophmores are eligable for contracts.

Not terrible, just a meh move.

If he stays injury free, it is a great move. good defender and a good scorer. 15 mill for that is a steal in these times.

[Lakers Fan]

How much do you think it would cost to buy two first round picks in the 8-12 range? 8-10 million per? I'd rather make an educated gamble on some rookies than pay this guy 17 million a year.

[SwishSquared]

How much do you think it would cost to buy two first round picks in the 8-12 range? 8-10 million per? I'd rather make an educated gamble on some rookies than pay this guy 17 million a year.With him, they're projected to pick in the lotto anyway (plus have a pick swap with the Knicks next season).

Anyway, each team has $3M to use total during the season for trades, including obtaining draft picks. You can't buy a lotto pick unless a team stupidly trades one for just a few million bucks.

[rmt]

Imagine - for $6 million more, Spurs get Danny Green for twice as long.:banana: $17m per is just crazy.

[NuggetsFan]

Good post, but remember that Lawson was an anomaly. We had to dump him because of all the off court issues. If he didn't get all those DUIs hed most likely still be in Denver.

Yeah. Just meant I'm sure after the entire Lawson fiasco the FO was determined to keep everybody/make trades etc. and not risk Gallo getting money thrown at him next year and walking.

[outbreak]

Is the second year guaranteed? I know salaries are going up but with how Gallinari has played lately he's not worth this. He's making 1 mill more than a 23 year old injury free Tobias Harris. I thought Gallinari's stock had dropped considerably in the last few years.

[smoovegittar]

i have no problem paying this for Gallo

he's been our MVP post-Melo, and is borderline All-Star when healthy

need to pay someone, and no star will sign as a FA in Denver


and its shocking how few ISH posters know Gallo's game.. a walking missmatch and a great two way players. Durant once called him and Tony Allen the two toughest defenders in the league
When he was on in NY, he was a highlight reel. But sometimes he'd have a "Camby" play, and be banged up for 3 weeks. Maddening. I still like the kid, tho. He's got pedigree.

[NugzFan]

Career 41% shooter with no upside. Mile high as fk.

The irony of Kings fans making fun of other teams signing free agency, is breaking my computer :oldlol:

[NugzFan]

It is actually 2 years if he plays really good, but if he keeps having injury problems and keeps underperforming then it is three years. Because there is no way he'll turn down 17 millions if he has two bad years. All in all, they are in rebuild mode, the need to have X amount of dollars on the cap, and they might as well give it to someone until their rookies and sophmores are eligable for contracts.

Not terrible, just a meh move.

If he stays injury free, it is a great move. good defender and a good scorer. 15 mill for that is a steal in these times.


Agreed, if he stays healthy then this contract is an absolute steal compared to the other deals being handed out. But if he does not stay healthy, then it obviously will not be a good deal

[bigkingsfan]

The irony of Kings fans making fun of other teams signing free agency, is breaking my computer :oldlol:

It must be hard to overpay for your own guys when he's under contract. :oldlol:

[NugzFan]

How much do you think it would cost to buy two first round picks in the 8-12 range? 8-10 million per? I'd rather make an educated gamble on some rookies than pay this guy 17 million a year.

lol what? Who pays 8-10 million for lottery picks and has any team ever sold a lottery pick for that much? I'm not even sure that's possible.

[outbreak]

lol what? Who pays 8-10 million for lottery picks and has any team ever sold a lottery pick for that much? I'm not even sure that's possible.
I think it used to be didn't it? I know you can't any more though I think it's only second rounders you can buy for cash considerations.

[longtime lurker]

Lol Nuggets fans are in denial. I have no idea what Denver wants to do. They extended Chandler and Gallo and haven't tried to find any takers for Faried. thank God they got a steal in Mudiay. they should be trying to do a full rebuild instead of half asking it.

[NugzFan]

Imagine - for $6 million more, Spurs get Danny Green for twice as long.:banana: $17m per is just crazy.


Getting Danny green on a good deal in no way makes gallos deal bad. Terrible logic. The nuggets were not deciding between Gallo at 17 (actually 15.5 per for the two years of the extension) vs green at 10 per.

[outbreak]

Lol Nuggets fans are in denial. I have no idea what Denver wants to do. They extended Chandler and Gallo and haven't tried to find any takers for Faried. thank God they got a steal in Mudiay. they should be trying to do a full rebuild instead of half asking it.
That's a head scratcher. They could have let Chandler and Gallo walk and gone for a good lottery pick to pair up with Mudiay.

[NugzFan]

I love when people reply "wow, we are only paying _____ $xxx!" As if it means something.

There is always someone on a better deal and someone on a worse deal. If Gallo could have gotten 20 million next summer it's a good deal. If he gets hurt and plays 20 games it's a bad deal. What Tobias Harris got is meaningless.

[FKAri]

Best SF in the L :bowdown:

[NugzFan]

It must be hard to overpay for your own guys when he's under contract. :oldlol:

It was. Hence the good extension.

again the irony coming from a kings fan is just too much. Which role player will you over pay this week? :applause:

[bigkingsfan]

It was. Hence the good extension.

again the irony coming from a kings fan is just too much. Which role player will you over pay this week? :applause:

Coming from a team that is entirely overpay role players, classic. Just extend Faried and get it over it.

[NugzFan]

Lol Nuggets fans are in denial. I have no idea what Denver wants to do. They extended Chandler and Gallo and haven't tried to find any takers for Faried. thank God they got a steal in Mudiay. they should be trying to do a full rebuild instead of half asking it.

In denial of what?

We extended chandler and Gallo. Good moves. Aren't trading faried - no problems there. Drafted mudiay - looks good so far.

Should we dump everyone ala Philly? Is that the only way to rebuild? If so, is it successful?

we had (and still have) a ton of money to spend.

[outbreak]

I love this extension. 15 million is what average starters get these days. And only 2 years. Smart move on both ends.

It's so annoying when people use other players salaries to justify their teams signings isn't it Nugzfan?

[NugzFan]

That's a head scratcher. They could have let Chandler and Gallo walk and gone for a good lottery pick to pair up with Mudiay.

The good (or bad) news is we are still on pace for a good lotto pick.

We won 30 games last year. Gonna be hard to match that when almost every west team has improved and we don't have Lawson. Mudiay will take a couple seasons before he makes an impact.

I'm still not sure what people think we should be doing? Literally get rid of everyone?

[NugzFan]

Coming from a team that is entirely overpay role players, classic. Just extend Faried and get it over it.

Right now Gallo is the only one who could be overpaid. We will wait and see. Shall we break down the Kings salaries?

Kings fans are just boring trolls these days. The insecurity is getting to be too much. :oldlol:

Hope you guys make the playoffs next season. At least for your sake.

[NugzFan]

It's so annoying when people use other players salaries to justify their teams signings isn't it Nugzfan?

Just showing that 15-16 per is reasonable.

[bigkingsfan]

Right now Gallo is the only one who could be overpaid. We will wait and see. Shall we break down the Kings salaries?

Kings fans are just boring trolls these days. The insecurity is getting to be too much. :oldlol:

Hope you guys make the playoffs next season. At least for your sake.

Please break down the Kings salary. Cousins contract is friendly as it gets. Rudy makes less and is a better player than Gallo.

[outbreak]

Just showing that 15-16 per is reasonable.
My point is why is your salary comparison fine but you are complaining about others comparing his salary to cheaper players with better impact and stats?

[outbreak]

The good (or bad) news is we are still on pace for a good lotto pick.

We won 30 games last year. Gonna be hard to match that when almost every west team has improved and we don't have Lawson. Mudiay will take a couple seasons before he makes an impact.

I'm still not sure what people think we should be doing? Literally get rid of everyone?
I suppose it's not that big a deal they won't be taking minutes from any good young prospects really. In the second year if needed I imagine Gallo become very tradeable as well as a one year deal for a guy who could push a competing team over the edge.

[NugzFan]

Please break down the Kings salary. Cousins contract is friendly as it gets. Rudy makes less and is a better player than Gallo.

oh comeon...all you guys do is overpay role players. its why the kings are the joke of the league right now. well that and a few other reasons.

good luck next year. the kings are gonna be fun to watch. :cheers:

[bigkingsfan]

oh comeon...all you guys do is overpay role players. its why the kings are the joke of the league right now. well that and a few other reasons.

good luck next year. the kings are gonna be fun to watch. :cheers:

So who on the Kings is overpay, you have Faried and Chandler for the next four years.

[NugzFan]

My point is why is your salary comparison fine but you are complaining about others comparing his salary to cheaper players with better impact and stats?

but cant you do that with almost every player? doesnt that make most players overpaid?

i guess i dont understand the logic that tobias harris's contract makes gallo overpaid? is harris the standard to define good and bad contracts by?

[GIF REACTION]

I got your back bigkingsfan.

This clown Nugfag trying to call us bad when all we've done this off season is WIN.

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN.... WIN.

http://cdn.stripersonline.com/2/2f/200x200px-ZC-2f33da20_classic-WWF-WWE-Ric-flair-woo-13815349244.gif

[NugzFan]

I suppose it's not that big a deal they won't be taking minutes from any good young prospects really. In the second year if needed I imagine Gallo become very tradeable as well as a one year deal for a guy who could push a competing team over the edge.

possibly. but i hope he stays. every team needs some veterans. and gallo is a good one.

[NugzFan]

So who on the Kings is overpay, you have Faried and Chandler for the next four years.

neither of them are "overpay".

[bigkingsfan]

neither of them are "overpay".
Factor in the length, nothing but dead weight. That's why Faried is getting shop.

[NugzFan]

I got your back bigkingsfan.

This clown Nugfag trying to call us bad when all we've done this off season is WIN.

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN.... WIN.

http://cdn.stripersonline.com/2/2f/200x200px-ZC-2f33da20_classic-WWF-WWE-Ric-flair-woo-13815349244.gif

like i said before, im starting to enjoy your character. ironically enough, you're almost exactly like a professional wrestler. :cheers:

much better than the other kings troll.

good luck next season.

[NugzFan]

Factor in the length, nothing but dead weight. That's why Faried is getting shop.

ah good point - didnt think of that. you kings fans are brilliant! :bowdown:

[bigkingsfan]

ah good point - didnt think of that. you kings fans are brilliant! :bowdown:
For once, you're correct. :pimp:

[Lakers Fan]

lol what? Who pays 8-10 million for lottery picks and has any team ever sold a lottery pick for that much? I'm not even sure that's possible.

You're right. I wasn't aware of the $3m cap. I remember the Lakers not too long ago sold a high 1st rounder to the Knicks for $3m plus a 2nd rounder.

[longtime lurker]

In denial of what?

We extended chandler and Gallo. Good moves. Aren't trading faried - no problems there. Drafted mudiay - looks good so far.

Should we dump everyone ala Philly? Is that the only way to rebuild? If so, is it successful?

we had (and still have) a ton of money to spend.

You don't have to go tank retarded like Philly, but your team just came off of being the 7th worst team in the NBA. There is really no upside to keeping anyone that's not on a rookie deal. Gallinari and Chandler are what they are at this point. You should be building through the draft and starting a youth movement. Your team gave up a pick to get rid of Mcgee's contract only to extend Chandler and Gallinari. That's ass backwards logic.

[outbreak]

You don't have to go tank retarded like Philly, but your team just came off of being the 7th worst team in the NBA. There is really no upside to keeping anyone that's not on a rookie deal. Gallinari and Chandler are what they are at this point. You should be building through the draft and starting a youth movement. Your team gave up a pick to get rid of Mcgee's contract only to extend Chandler and Gallinari. That's ass backwards logic.
To me it's a similar situation to if Orlando kept Jameer Nelson, JJ Redick and Ryan Anderson after Howard left.

[NugzFan]

You don't have to go tank retarded like Philly, but your team just came off of being the 7th worst team in the NBA. There is really no upside to keeping anyone that's not on a rookie deal. Gallinari and Chandler are what they are at this point. You should be building through the draft and starting a youth movement. Your team gave up a pick to get rid of Mcgee's contract only to extend Chandler and Gallinari. That's ass backwards logic.

Mcgee wasn't worth his deal. Gallo and chandler are legit NBA players. Besides if we only keep rookie deals we would probably have a team salary in the 20s. :oldlol: it's just not possible. And we have no bad or long term deals left.

We are building through the draft. We have acquired many extra firsts and should have a worse record next year.

I would say a team full of good guys on good contracts + good coach + lots of cap space + extra firsts is a decent way of rebuilding. We aren't going all out like philly but at least we have cleaned up the roster and have lots to look forward to in the future. Lots of roster flexibility.

[NugzFan]

To me it's a similar situation to if Orlando kept Jameer Nelson, JJ Redick and Ryan Anderson after Howard left.

but which is the right way to rebuild? :confusedshrug:

okc did it by nailing 3 straight drafts.

phillys method of extreme tanking is still TBD.

and there are many other methods that teams are in the process of trying. milwaukee and minnesota are looking good. sacramento and charlotte not so much.

[Fudge]

Stay mediocre, Denver.

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


:yaohappy:

Piece of shit franchise.

[NugzFan]

Stay mediocre, Denver.

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


:yaohappy:

Piece of shit franchise.

:sleeping

try again - your trolling is getting worse. maybe try size 8. or italics? or a different color? change it up a little. :cheers:

btw - hows that harden trade looking so far? and well done on the kanter contract this summer. presti is killing it recently. :applause:

[Fudge]

17M for Danilo Gallinari :yaohappy:

Ultra cringe.

Denver is a terrible franchise. Feel sorry for you fat Coloradans.

[NugzFan]

17M for Danilo Gallinari :yaohappy:

Ultra cringe.

Denver is a terrible franchise. Feel sorry for you fat Coloradans.

ugh, your not even trying anymore (http://stateofobesity.org/adult-obesity/)

kanter makes how much? :eek: (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/07/12/enes-kanter-thunder-matches-contract/30065777/)

[JGXEN]

I think it's worth it. At least it's a 2 year contract, not some crazy 4 or 5 year deal worth close to $100 million. I wish that Boston had traded for Gallo though.. I think he's still a pretty damn good player

[Tking714]

Glad to see Wilson and Gallo getting paid. That knicks trade sucked, but everyone involved in it is getting/got PAID. Even felton is getting money next year

[Fudge]

What a terrible signing.

Denver is a sad, sad franchise.

[GIF REACTION]

Denver Losergets.

[NugzFan]

What a terrible signing.

Denver is a sad, sad franchise.


You already said that one. Stop being lazy.

[NugzFan]

Denver Losergets.

Decent. At least you tried.

[ihatetimthomas]

The Denver Nuggets are officially a treadmill team. They are not good enough to contend for a title, and they won't be bad enough to get a quality pick. I do not think the core is good enough to ever for a title. So basically they are playing for one of the bottom spots in the playoffs, with a good chance of being out of the playoffs. This is similar to what the Hawks were for a very long time. Possibly good enough to make the playoffs, never had a chance at a title.

The thing about Gallo and Chandler is there is little upside. What you see is what you get. And Gallo has a long history of injuries, I don't see the need to immediately try to extend him. While Gallo is solid when healthy, he doesn't seem he stay on the court for extended times.

Mudiay looks solid but is still young and if he can become a franchise player is yet to be determined. I just don't think giving money to guys who have not led you anywhere is the way to go.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

The Denver Nuggets are officially a treadmill team. They are not good enough to contend for a title, and they won't be bad enough to get a quality pick. I do not think the core is good enough to ever for a title. So basically they are playing for one of the bottom spots in the playoffs, with a good chance of being out of the playoffs. This is similar to what the Hawks were for a very long time. Possibly good enough to make the playoffs, never had a chance at a title.

The thing about Gallo and Chandler is there is little upside. What you see is what you get. And Gallo has a long history of injuries, I don't see the need to immediately try to extend him. While Gallo is solid when healthy, he doesn't seem he stay on the court for extended times.

Mudiay looks solid but is still young and if he can become a franchise player is yet to be determined. I just don't think giving money to guys who have not led you anywhere is the way to go.


while u r right, when was the last time denver signed a marquee FA? never

[Fudge]

The Denver Nuggets are officially a treadmill team. They are not good enough to contend for a title, and they won't be bad enough to get a quality pick. I do not think the core is good enough to ever for a title. So basically they are playing for one of the bottom spots in the playoffs, with a good chance of being out of the playoffs. This is similar to what the Hawks were for a very long time. Possibly good enough to make the playoffs, never had a chance at a title.

The thing about Gallo and Chandler is there is little upside. What you see is what you get. And Gallo has a long history of injuries, I don't see the need to immediately try to extend him. While Gallo is solid when healthy, he doesn't seem he stay on the court for extended times.

Mudiay looks solid but is still young and if he can become a franchise player is yet to be determined. I just don't think giving money to guys who have not led you anywhere is the way to go.
Translation: They're the most mediocre franchise in sports.

[NugzFan]

The Denver Nuggets are officially a treadmill team. They are not good enough to contend for a title, and they won't be bad enough to get a quality pick. I do not think the core is good enough to ever for a title. So basically they are playing for one of the bottom spots in the playoffs, with a good chance of being out of the playoffs. This is similar to what the Hawks were for a very long time. Possibly good enough to make the playoffs, never had a chance at a title.

that describes 20+ teams in the league.

the key is, unless you are a team that can sign major FA, is to make as many smarts moves as possible (trades, draft picks, etc) and acquire as many assets as you can. that is what denver is doing - what other choice do they have? was it better to let gallo walk for nothing? or better to sign him to market value while keeping a TON of cap space? ill easily take the latter.

besides, i think we wont be nearly as good as you think we will be (losing lawson will hurt our offense big time) and we get extra ping pong balls in the lottery next year.


The thing about Gallo and Chandler is there is little upside. What you see is what you get. And Gallo has a long history of injuries, I don't see the need to immediately try to extend him. While Gallo is solid when healthy, he doesn't seem he stay on the court for extended times.

Mudiay looks solid but is still young and if he can become a franchise player is yet to be determined. I just don't think giving money to guys who have not led you anywhere is the way to go.

for what we paid them, what we get out of chandler and gallo is perfectly fine. they are good/solid players to have on a team. we have lots of picks and cap space to go get more talent later on.

besides, there is a minimum salary that has to be met. we cant just have a bunch of rookies, 2nd year players and minimum guys making 20-25 million combined. the cap is going past 100 million soon.

I get the feeling that ish is either (a) make super teams and win titles (like miami) or (b) get rid of everyone and be absolutely awful for many years (like philly).

but i agree on mudiay - he holds a big part of the future. if hes a huge bust then signing or not signing gallo doesnt make a difference at all. if hes the real deal, then the signing looks even better.

[NugzFan]

while u r right, when was the last time denver signed a marquee FA? never

this is also true for a majority of the league.

only certain teams can sign "marquee" free agents. not being able to isnt a knock on those teams...its just a sign of the league and the mentality current nba players.

[NugzFan]

Translation: They're the most mediocre franchise in sports.

really? in all of sports? wow. :oldlol:

[And1AllDay]

Not at all. I wanted to extend him but was worried he would get 4/80

2/34 is much much nicer.

4/80 would be crazy! 2/34 is way better for them Nugz

[kurple]

ISH is so pathetic.. Just trolls trying to yell the loudest

Why do i even bother checking out the main forum


- Nuggets need to pay someone (especially with the new cap Bump)
- No legit free agent will sign in Denver
- Danilo Gallinari is really ****ing good when healthy
- Gallo has legit injury concerns, but a two year extension is almost no risk

[NugzFan]

Where NugzFan at?!! Fken stay losing


Go suck on this Nutz btch


Denver doesnt give AF. Theyre just gonna pay who they have to to keep runnin on the treadmill, and collect them revenue checks.


:roll:

Denver nuggets gon' Denver nuggets. Worst franchise is Pro Sports. Period.


Absolutely nuts. What has he done to deserve 1.4 mil a year, let alone 14-15 mil per....jesus


had to bump this. lots of people look really stupid now. :oldlol:

nuggets front office was one step ahead of the game. :rockon:

[NugzFan]

What a terrible signing.

Denver is a sad, sad franchise.

another one! :roll:

[Draz]

Lmfaoooo

[MP.Trey]

NugzFan stood his ground and was proven right. Shit's a bargain now. :applause:

[NugzFan]

NugzFan stood his ground and was proven right. Shit's a bargain now. :applause:

:cheers:

[WallIn]

:roll:

How many games before he injures something again?

[Nick Young]

Woj bomb

[Nick Young]

NugzFan stood his ground and was proven right. Shit's a bargain now. :applause:
:roll: :roll: :roll:
Christ you people really do have low expectations, getting hyped at signing Gallinari:facepalm

[NugzFan]

:roll:

How many games before he injures something again?

and still a better deal than 90% of the deals signed the last few days.

[NugzFan]

:roll: :roll: :roll:
Christ you people really do have low expectations, getting hyped at signing Gallinari:facepalm

its not hype. its just nice being proven right. and laughing at the people who were wrong. like this:


17M for Danilo Gallinari :yaohappy:

Ultra cringe.

Denver is a terrible franchise. Feel sorry for you fat Coloradans.

:oldlol: