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In the middle of January, Gallinari returned to the court and was actually quite impressive. Showing a wide array of skills, Gallinari even caught the eye of many fantasy basketball owners. He seemed a perfect fit for Mike D’Antoni’s run-and-gun offense.

But now Gallinari’s back is hurting him once again. The Knicks allowed him to fly to Italy to get a second opinion. There is even talk of him requiring back surgery.

While any type of surgery will force him to miss the rest of the season, he may be out for the season even if he doesn’t go under the knife. The Knicks will play it safe with the 20-year-old rookie, so don’t expect to see any more of him this season. If you have him in a redraft fantasy basketball league, it’s safe to drop him.

In dynasty leagues, Gallinari still has a decent amount of upside. However, his back problems will hamper his stock until he proves he will be able to fully recover.

Post from: Expert Fantasy