Free-agent forward Danilo Gallinari and the Clippers were closing in on a sign-and-trade agreement Monday night that involved the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, according to NBA officials who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Gallinari will agree to a three-year deal with the Clippers for about $65 million, the official said. When Gallinari met with the Clippers on Sunday, he reportedly was impressed with their presentation envisioning a frontcourt of DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin and Gallinari. At 6 feet 10 and 225 pounds, Gallinari also could play some power forward for the Clippers. Over an eight-year career in the NBA, Gallinari has averaged 15.3 points per game, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2017 06:00 UTC