“A return to Italy? Not yet” Gallinari responded to the question about the possibility of joining the EuroLeague. “There’s still time for (me) on the market, anything can happen at any time. Miami? My time hasn’t come yet, there are other free agents and we’ll decide later. It could be anywhere as long as it’s a competitive franchise.”

Gallinari was considered a key addition when he signed with Boston two years ago. However, a torn ACL prevented him from playing in the 2022/23 season and the Celtics decided to trade him last summer and sign him as part of the three-team deal for Kristaps Porzingis.

Gallinari played in 26 games for the Wizards before being traded to Detroit in January. He played six games for the Pistons and was released shortly after the trade deadline. He signed with the Bucks in mid-February but had a limited role, averaging just 9.1 minutes per night in 17 games. Overall, Gallinari played in 49 games on the season and scored a career-low 5.7 points per game while shooting 43.7% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range.

He continued playing after the season ended and was named MVP of the Trentino Basketball Cup with the Italian national team. He is currently training with Treviglio in Italy and is likely entering his final season as an active player, be it in the NBA or elsewhere.

Gallinari said in the interview that he would like to take on a leadership position after his retirement, hopefully with an NBA team.