The Nuggets have ruled small forward Danilo Gallinari out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a meniscus tear in his right knee. The injury will require surgery, per the Denver Post.
This comes as a huge blow for Gallinari, who scored a season-high 19 points in 28 minutes Saturday night against the Pacers. Gallinari is already coming off three surgeries, including a failed experimental procedure which cost him to miss the entire 2013-14 season.
He appeared in 24 games (two starts) and averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists while logging 18.8 minutes of game action. There's no timetable for return, although the Nuggets expect him to return at some point this season.
