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Bulls trading Alex Caruso to OKC for Josh Giddey: sources

The Chicago Bulls are trading guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) for guard Josh Giddey, according to sources on Thursday.

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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. pic.twitter.com/V3t12MA3Uo

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024

BULLS TRADING CARUSO TO OKC FOR GIDDEY AS POSSIBLE BALL REPLACEMENT

The Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive team guard Caruso to OKC.

In return, Chicago will get Giddey as a possible replacement for injured guard Lonzo Ball.

Furthermore, the 30-year-old Caruso has been pursued by Thunder general manager Sam Presti in the past post-season.

Additionally, OKC is convinced Caruso will complement fellow on-baller defenders and new teammates Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace.

Interestingly, Caruso will be eligible for a four-year, USD80-million contract extension six months from the date of the trade.

According to sources close to the situation, it had become apparent that Giddey and the Thunder just wasn't going to work despite both sides wanting it to.

This gives Giddey a fresh start, and the Thunder get another versatile guard to add to their roster that's ready to compete https://t.co/e1duvjmRDe

— Andrew Schlecht (@AndrewKSchlecht) June 20, 2024

CHICAGO HOPES GIDDEY POTENTIAL TO GROW AFTER SOPHOMORE SEASON

Furthermore, Chicago is optimistic the 21-year-old Giddey’s potential will grow after a productive sophomore season.

Additionally, the No.6 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, averaged 16.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists.

Moreover, Giddey should be a good fit in Chicago playing alongside score-first guard Coby White.

Interestingly, White shot 38% from three-point range on 7.0 attempts per game last season.

Therefore, it remains to be seen whether Giddey’s game will evolve the same as Ball, who shot 31.5 from three-point range in two seasons with the Lakers.

Genuinely still think Josh Giddey can be a successful NBA player one day. Especially if this indicates Chicago finally picking a route in terms of their future.

Especially if he’s going to have the ball in his hands. Maybe that’s my pre-draft bias still kicking in but we’ll see.

— Thunder Film Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) June 20, 2024

OKC HOPES LONG-TERM DEAL FOR CARUSO TO HELP BUILD THUNDER FUTURE

Furthermore, OKC is optimistic about offering a long-term deal for Caruso to help build the Thunder’s future core.

Additionally, Presti should look ahead as Caruso will be eligible for a four-year USD80-million contract extension six months from the date of the trade.

Should Caruso replace Giddey into OKC’s starting five, only big man Jalen Williams did not get All-Defensive votes among them.

Interestingly, All-NBA guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, incoming sophomore Chet Holmgren, and Dort are the other OKC starters.

The move may compare the Thunder to borrowing the formula of newly-crowned NBA champion Boston Celtics.

The Celtics’ starters – Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday – all received All-Defensive team votes.

Only injured center-forward Kristaps Porzingis – and even veteran Al Horford – did not merit any votes.

Opposing teams when Lu Dort subs out and Alex Caruso checks in pic.twitter.com/raIjnz2CjM

— Stan Him Boomer Sooner (Hunter Harjo) (@hunterharjo7) June 20, 2024