Danilo Gallinari: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

How can the Golden State Warriors get better next season? The open market may have a player who can answer that question for them. The Warriors could create new momentum in 2025-26 with veteran sharpshooter Danilo Gallinari on board.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / August 27

Former Bucks veteran eyes NBA comeback

The Milwaukee Bucks featured Danilo Gallinari on their roster in the 2023-24 campaign, viewing him as an important piece of their second unit. Long recognized for his scoring touch, he remained a reliable offensive option off the bench.

Former Nuggets Star Is Eyeing Return to NBA After Signing Overseas

The 2008 NBA Draft class was loaded, filled with seven All-Stars and headlined by MVP winners Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose. Danilo Gallinari was one of the biggest question marks heading into the 2008 draft, as he was the only international player selected in the lottery.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 26

Former Bucks Forward Wants to Make NBA Comeback

The Milwaukee Bucks had Danilo Gallinari on their roster for the 2023-24 season, and he was viewed as one of their key players off the bench. He is someone who has always been able to score the ball.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / August 26

The Nuggets Should Sign Former Veteran Forward Eyeing NBA Comeback

The Denver Nuggets will head into the 2025-26 campaign with a lot of depth on the roster. Having made some significant moves in the offseason, the Nuggets are also viewed as one of the favorites to advance from the Western Conference.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Nuggets Send Message to 14-Year Veteran After Personal News

For the Denver Nuggets, there was a four-and-a-half-year gap between the end of the Carmelo Anthony era and the beginning of the Nikola Jokic era. Their best player during that stretch was none other than Danilo Gallinari.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Italy’s Elder Statesman Talks Nat’l Team Retirement, NBA Return

Over the past week, 14-year NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari has been with Italy’s men’s national team as they prepare for EuroBasket 2025. Even with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo removing himself from the roster due to injury concerns, the Blues have gone 4-0 in these friendly matches, making them one of five undefeated teams.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 16

Ex-Knicks, Nuggets Forward Makes Major Career Decision On Saturday

FIBA EuroBasket Group Play is getting ready to start, and a lot of NBA players are back home representing their countries, fighting to be the best team in Europe.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 16

Former Knicks Player Opens Up About Wife's Shark Attack

Former New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari took to ABC's "Good Morning America" to speak about the scary experience he and his pregnant wife Eleonora Boi endured in their current setting in Puerto Rico.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Pregnant wife of former NBA forward Danilo Gallinari still shaken after shark attack

Eleonora Boi, the wife of former NBA forward Danilo Gallinari, says she is still shaken after a shark attack left her hospitalized earlier this month in Puerto Rico.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / August 14

Ex-Pistons Player Finally Gets His First Pro Title

Former Detroit Pistons forward Danilo Gallinari is a basketball champion. The veteran might not have won the NBA Finals recently, but he found success in Puerto Rico.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 13

Former Bucks Forward Takes Home Unexpected Award No One Saw Coming

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Danilo Gallinari led the Vaqueros de Bayamón through the Puerto Rican Basketball League Finals to win the first professional championship of his career.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 12

Former Knicks Draft Pick Wins Major Title

It's been 17 years since the New York Knicks drafted Danilo Gallinari in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft. While Gallinari didn't play in the NBA this past season, he took his talents to Puerto Rico, where he helped Vaqueros de Bayamón win the National Superior Basketball League (BSN).

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 12

Former Wizards Forward Finally Wins Finals MVP

At 37 years old, Danilo Gallinari has won his first professional championship. It wasn't with the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks or any of the other teams that the journeyman suited up for near the end of his illustrious NBA career, but with Vaqueros de Bayamon.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / August 4

Former New York Knicks Star's Wife Got Attacked By A Shark

Danilo Gallinari last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season when he was a member of the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks. This week, the former NBA star's wife made the announcement that she was recently attacked by a shark.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 3

Wife of Former Knicks Forward Survives Shark Encounter

The wife of former New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari shared the details of a scary situation in Puerto Rico, one where she was bitten by a shark while expecting her third child.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / August 2

Pregnant Wife Of Former NBA Player Danilo Gallinari Recovering After Shark Attack

The pregnant wife of former NBA first-round pick Danilo Gallinari is recovering after a shark attack during a family beach outing in Puerto Rico. Eleonora Boi was wading in the crowded waters off Carolina when she was bitten on the leg, she shared Friday, via the New York Post.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Pregnant wife of former NBA star gets attacked by shark

The wife of 14-year NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari was recently attacked by a shark and lived to tell the tale. Gallinari’s wife, Eleonora Boi, was swimming at a beach in Puerto Rico when she claimed to have had a scary encounter with a baby shark.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / August 24, 2024

Danilo Gallinari seeking one more opportunity in NBA

Danilo Gallinari is hoping for one more NBA season before he retires.

Steve Nash makes surprising revelation about NBA coaching future

NBA offseason grades: Northwest Division

NBA offseason grades: Atlantic Division

The 25 worst NBA contracts ever signed

The 'Highest-paid NBA players on every team' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 23, 2024

Danilo Gallinari officially signs with the Milwaukee Bucks, says he fits right in with the team's personnel

The Milwaukee Bucks officially signed veteran forward Danilo Gallinari on Wednesday night. Raring to get going with his new squad, the 35-year-old Italian sharpshooter joined the team’s practice on Thursday, saying he was excited to fit right into what the Bucks are trying to achieve this season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 21, 2024

Report details how Danilo Gallinari ended up signing with the Milwaukee Bucks

Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari had his fair share of suitors before deciding to join the Milwaukee Bucks. The Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Chicago Bulls expressed interest in signing the 35-year-old Italian, who was traded to the Detroit Pistons but eventually got bought out.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 16, 2024

Pistons News: Danilo Gallinari's Reason to Join Bucks Explained

After being unable to find a landing spot for him at the trade deadline, the Detroit Pistons waived veteran forward Danilo Gallinari. Upon hitting the open market, he garnered interest from multiple teams.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15, 2024