Bulls sending Caruso to OKC for Giddey

[Hey Yo]

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/06/...sh-giddey.html

[Wardell Curry]

Well there's a strong chance OKC is coming out of the West next year.

[Real Men Wear Green]

I thought Caruso was considered to be a valued asset? Because Giddey was useless for OKC.

[warriorfan]

Good move for both teams.


OKC looking really nice.

[Im Still Ballin]

Damn, that's a nice pickup for OKC.

[warriorfan]

I thought Caruso was considered to be a valued asset? Because Giddey was useless for OKC.

Giddey wasn’t useless. He got exposed a bit in the playoffs with his 3 ball being inconsistent.

He can score a bit, pass and rebound. He’s young still, he still has room to improve. If he can bring his 3 point shooting up a tad bit so teams won’t leave him at the 3 point line he should be good. He’s not gonna be part of a big 3 or anything but he has a good chance of turning into a solid “other” on a contending team.

[Im Still Ballin]

I see the thinking. Other contenders probably weren't offering anything that fit their long-term focus.

The Bulls have been determined to find a playmaker to replace Lonzo Ball, and Giddey , 21, comes with an All-Star potential that would unlikely be realized with the Thunder because of the playmaking starpower who surrounded him. The Bulls will offer him an opportunity to have the ball in his hands and so much more freedom pass and score.

[tontoz]

I thought Caruso was considered to be a valued asset? Because Giddey was useless for OKC.

Caruso will be a ufa next summer. They had their chances to get more for him but they waited too long.

Seems like most of the moves the bulls make end badly.

[Im Still Ballin]

OKC still needs to figure out its size issues. Hopefully, they're not a bunch of Edey-iots and pass on Zach. They need some tactical flexibility and having a high-level rebounder, screener, roller, rebounder, and finisher would provide that. This incredibly strict adherence to five-out I don't agree with. Need a few more wrinkles in their playbook.

[bison]

[Wardell Curry]

[tontoz]

Seriously

I would bet they draft a big who can shoot like Ware or Holmes.

[warriorfan]

Funny meme but call me crazy, I don’t think it’s that bad even if no picks are involved. Bulls realistically need to pull the trigger and start rebuilding and trying to get younger. Caruso isn’t doing anything for their franchise at the moment. Could they have dealt him to another team for more? Perhaps but it’s hard to say for certain. I think Caruso for Giddey straight up is pretty fair for both sides with which directions they are going as a team.

[RRR3]

It's a fine move if you're high on Giddey's potential. Personally I don't see it. Love it for OKC tho.

[tontoz]

Yeah Giddey was bad all year and really got exposed in the playoffs.