According to an NBA insider, Josh Giddey was traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso in the most recent roster shuffle. See what the Bulls’ starting lineup looks like following the trade.
One of the first big deals of the NBA trade market opening was the Oklahoma City Thunder’s unexpected transfer of Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso. The news of this player switch was leaked by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, and it surprised a lot of people in the basketball community.
Caruso’s acquisition by the Thunder indicates that they intend to sign him to a contract extension and view him as an important player for the future. In the meanwhile, the Bulls bolster their squad with the addition of young, gifted player Giddey, hoping to give a team that has fallen short of expectations in recent years some new life.
Chicago Bulls intend to restructure following the trade of Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso.
The deal represents a change in strategy for both teams; the Bulls intend to recoup and rebuild around younger players while maybe considering other trades, such as acquiring Zach LaVine, who is rumored to be available. Chicago’s recent struggles on the court, despite fielding a star-studded lineup in prior seasons, have forced the organization to reevaluate its strategy due to injuries and poor play.
