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The Chicago Bulls have traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, the teams announced on Friday. Caruso, an All-Defense guard who spent the past three seasons in Chicago after winning the 2020 championship with the Lakers, has long been the subject of trade rumors. The Bulls had previously resisted offers centered around draft picks throughout his tenure in Chicago.
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In acquiring Giddey, the Bulls land a former No. 6 overall pick in need of a fresh start. Giddey had been a starter for Oklahoma City since his arrival but struggled to develop as a 3-point shooter, which limited his role on a roster already featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at point guard. His role diminished throughout the postseason, culminating in being benched for the final two games against the Dallas Mavericks.
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In Chicago, Giddey's future may depend on the composition of the rest of the roster. If DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine remain with the team, Giddey's shooting weakness could continue to hinder his performance. He is best suited as a full-time point guard, a role that may not be available if DeRozan and LaVine are still leading the offense. However, DeRozan is set to become a free agent, and LaVine has also been the subject of trade rumors, suggesting the Bulls might be gearing up for a more significant rebuild centered around Giddey and Most Improved Player runner-up Coby White.
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For the Thunder, they reacquire a familiar face in Caruso, who started his career with their organization. The undrafted Caruso spent his rookie year playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G-League. He has since blossomed with the Bulls and Lakers, and now he returns to Oklahoma City as a proven championship role player.
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Caruso is one of the best defensive perimeter players in basketball, capable of guarding nearly every position except center. His 3-point percentage improved to 40.8% last season. The Thunder, who secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season, are now looking to capitalize on their young roster's growth and playoff experience. With Caruso's addition, Oklahoma City is poised to make a strong push in 2025.
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