Will they trade Alex Caruso? Lots of franchises make the mistake of trading a guy a year too late. Caruso is a plus/minus monster who is at absolute peak trade value now. He’s literally the only guy on the roster that could net a useful pick or more. And he’s certain to start breaking down more and lose value in the next 12 months. If they don’t trade him, that’s malpractice. — Alejandro Y. All I can say is I’ve reported they’ve been hesitant to do so to this point. Now, that obviously can change between now and the Feb. 8 deadline. And there likely will be solid offers for Caruso, who is the perfect over-the-top piece for championship contending teams. There’s also a scenario in which, in order to trade LaVine, Caruso may have to be included. But Caruso is arguably this regime’s greatest success story and he is the perfect embodiment of the culture the franchise wants to project. Trading him would be painful for this management team; I can assure you that.
Source: K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports Chicago
Source: K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports Chicago
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Zach LaVine remains committed to teammates while with Bulls, who are reportedly hesitant to trade Alex Caruso
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lavin… – 6:42 PM
Zach LaVine remains committed to teammates while with Bulls, who are reportedly hesitant to trade Alex Caruso
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lavin… – 6:42 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Deal or no deal? Daryl Morey faces tough decisions as Sixers approach trade season.
But …
If they can get Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby or Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, they shouldn’t think twice about it.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:04 AM
Deal or no deal? Daryl Morey faces tough decisions as Sixers approach trade season.
But …
If they can get Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby or Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, they shouldn’t think twice about it.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:04 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar DeRozan is also on the Alex Caruso All-Star 2024 campaign committee.
“He’s everything. Every team would love a guy like Alex Caruso.”
(Note the careful media coaching from Coby in the background.) pic.twitter.com/T6u3c2SjxP – 12:22 AM
DeMar DeRozan is also on the Alex Caruso All-Star 2024 campaign committee.
“He’s everything. Every team would love a guy like Alex Caruso.”
(Note the careful media coaching from Coby in the background.) pic.twitter.com/T6u3c2SjxP – 12:22 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Caruso doesn’t even have to hunt those charges anymore, they’re just drawn to him like he’s turning on a tractor beam – 9:53 PM
Caruso doesn’t even have to hunt those charges anymore, they’re just drawn to him like he’s turning on a tractor beam – 9:53 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls list Alex Caruso probable and Torrey Craig questionable vs. Hornets. – 4:35 PM
Bulls list Alex Caruso probable and Torrey Craig questionable vs. Hornets. – 4:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest 3P% this season:
52.5 — Cason Wallace
51.3 — Nicolas Batum
49.4 — Kevin Durant
47.7 — Alex Caruso pic.twitter.com/w9jWB1hYGf – 8:36 AM
Highest 3P% this season:
52.5 — Cason Wallace
51.3 — Nicolas Batum
49.4 — Kevin Durant
47.7 — Alex Caruso pic.twitter.com/w9jWB1hYGf – 8:36 AM
More on this storyline
Mike McGraw: #Bulls list Zach LaVine out, Alex Caruso (toe) probable, Torrey Craig (knee) questionable for Wed vs. Charlotte -via Twitter @McGrawDHSports / December 5, 2023
K.C. Johnson: Alex Caruso said “there’s nothing structurally wrong” with toe and he’s feeling better after Sunday off day. Bulls’ schedule really lightens up with two games over next week. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / December 4, 2023