Celtics Add Malcolm Brogdon, Danilo Gallinari

The Boston Celtics have added guard Malcolm Brogdon and forward Danilo Gallinari to their championship contending core without having to give up any of their top-level rotation players.

Brogdon has reportedly been traded to the Celtics in exchange for Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, and a 2023 first-round pick.

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Galinari has reportedly informed teams that he intends to sign with the Celtics after clearing waivers.

Brogdon, 29, averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists on 45%/31%/86% shooting splits for the Indiana Pacers last season.

Gallinari, 33, averaged 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists on 43%/38%/90% shooting splits for the Atlanta Hawks last season.

Both Brogdon and Gallinari are expected to be major rotation players for the Celtics.

The Celtics now have a projected rotation that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Al Horford, Robert Williams III, Derrick White, Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard, Brogdon, and Gallinari.