Clippers pick up a useful Nugget

Sharp shooter Gallinari departs Denver for LA in three-team trade

DENVER - The Los Angeles Clippers acquired sharpshooting forward Danilo Gallinari from Denver as part of a three-team trade that also involved Atlanta on Thursday.

In the swap, Los Angeles sent Jamal Crawford, Diamond Stone, cash considerations and a protected 2018 first-round pick to the Hawks. The Nuggets receive a 2019 second-round pick from Atlanta.