Boston Celtics: Trading for Danilo Gallinari makes no sense — here’s why

The team does not need another wing

Coming into the season, two of the most utilized talking points for the media about the Boston Celtics was that they’re wing depth is stupendous and their center position is undeniably weak. And, while the team has gotten solid production from their pivot rotation so far in 2019-20, these points still hold true three months into the season — specifically when it comes to their wing depth.

As stated in the previous slide, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum — the team’s two most promising wings — have been playing phenomenally. They look like true future franchise cornerstones and could very well see themselves playing in Chicago this February in the NBA All-Star game. Gordon Hayward, too, has been playing really well this season and has been a great fit alongside his running mates.

Together, the team rests in the East’s third seed and looks to be legitimate contenders to potentially represent the conference in this year’s NBA Finals.

Now, yes, reports have surfaced that the team may be interested in acquiring a wing by the trade deadline. However, looking at this roster the team truly does not need any more players at this position, no matter how talented Gallinari may be.

Yes, there are a few holes on this roster. However, none of which are at the wing.

Places the team should consider focusing on improving via trade — if they even wish to trade — should be at the backup point guard position (when Kemba Walker is out, the team just looks different… and not in a good way) and, as alluded to in the beginning of this slide, the center rotation.

Danilo Gallinari is a very solid player who can certainly contribute in a positive way for many teams in the NBA. However, for what he provides coupled with what it would take to acquire him, the forward makes little to no sense for the Boston Celtics.