Chicago Bulls join the race for Danilo Gallinari / News - Basketnews.com

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The Chicago Bulls are expected to join the list of teams, which will show interest in Danilo Gallinari, per NBC Sports. The Italian forward should be waived by the San Antonio Spurs.

Danilo Gallinari

Team:Atlanta HawksPosition:PF, SFAge:33Height:208 cmWeight:102 kgBirth place:Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, ItalyProfileNewsStatistics

The San Antonio franchise acquired Gallinari in Wednesday's trade with the Atlanta Hawks centered on Dejounte Murray.

If the Bulls-Gallinari deal were to happen, it would likely be in the area of $7-8 million annually for two years, according to the report. The current Bulls head coach Billy Donovan coached Gallinari in Oklahoma City.

Last season, the 33-year-old averaged 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists over 66 regular-season games for the Hawks.

Gallinari is averaging 15.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 728 contests (563 starts) in 13 seasons with the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Hawks.

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