The Bulls and Thunder made a significant trade on Thursday, with the veteran guard headed to OKC.
The Bulls are reportedly sending veteran guard Alex Caruso to the Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey in a one-for-one player swap, ESPN's
Caruso, a strong defender and capable scorer from beyond the arc, figures to be a strong fit with a young Oklahoma City team that finished as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in 2023–24. At 30, he can provide some veteran leadership to the youthful roster. BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources tell ESPN.Last year in Chicago, Caruso averaged 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting at a 40.8% clip from three-point range. He recorded a career best 1.7 steals per game, making the NBA's All-Defensive second team—the second straight year he's earned All-Defensive honors.
As for Giddey, the 21-year-old Australian averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds. He figures to play a prominent role in Chicago's backcourt, especially with Lonzo Ball's future still uncertain. The Thunder took a big leap last season and seem to feel that the two-way prowess of Caruso can help bring their squad to the next level as they aim to reach the NBA Finals on the heels of a 57-win season, their most in a single year since the 2013–14 campaign.Karl Rasmussen is a writer on Sports Illustrated’s Breaking & Trending News Team. A University of Oregon alum, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. He’s a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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