 On July 10, 2019, the Clippers traded Gallinari, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, five first-round draft picks, and the rights to swap two other first-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for NBA All-Star player Paul George.On August 4, 2019, it was reported that Gallinari underwent an appendectomy.Gallinari was a member of the Under-16 and Under-18 Italian national teams.