The most likely replacement is Tommy Rees, the 2011 starter who played key roles in four victories last season when Golson either struggled or was injured.

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Gallinari came over in the Melo deal along with fellow starter Kosta Koufos, key reserve Wilson Chandler and emergency center Timofey Mozgov.

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The key was Luke Devlin, a former starter, who finished with 12 points on 6-for-6 shooting.

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