Alex Caruso heading to OKC for Josh Giddey
Adrian Wojnarowski: 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
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Source: Twitter @wojespn
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Dropped new videos on LaVine, Caruso and JJ Redick:
YouTube.com/@deuceandmo pic.twitter.com/CQp5GtQpYq – 10:37 PM
Dropped new videos on LaVine, Caruso and JJ Redick:
YouTube.com/@deuceandmo pic.twitter.com/CQp5GtQpYq – 10:37 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Several Thunder players react to Josh Giddey trade to Bulls (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/several-… – 10:01 PM
Several Thunder players react to Josh Giddey trade to Bulls (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/several-… – 10:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Alex Caruso instantly makes the Thunder the best defense in the NBA:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 9:43 PM
Alex Caruso instantly makes the Thunder the best defense in the NBA:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 9:43 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Aaron Wiggins on the Giddey trade pic.twitter.com/G6adO2usox – 9:34 PM
Aaron Wiggins on the Giddey trade pic.twitter.com/G6adO2usox – 9:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC now has 4 of the top 15 finishers (Caruso/Dort/Chet/SGA) in NBA All-Defense voting.
And JDub.
And Cason Wallace. pic.twitter.com/FYMnfMuLJI – 9:24 PM
OKC now has 4 of the top 15 finishers (Caruso/Dort/Chet/SGA) in NBA All-Defense voting.
And JDub.
And Cason Wallace. pic.twitter.com/FYMnfMuLJI – 9:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Wrote this for SI this week, always felt it was a likely option. The idea of recouping trade value was a little silly, the selling point was always going to be what Giddey could do in a new environment.
OKC got really good value in this trade all things considered. pic.twitter.com/ip30ehh2aX – 9:15 PM
Wrote this for SI this week, always felt it was a likely option. The idea of recouping trade value was a little silly, the selling point was always going to be what Giddey could do in a new environment.
OKC got really good value in this trade all things considered. pic.twitter.com/ip30ehh2aX – 9:15 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Took this photo of Caruso at Madison Square Garden and, to me, it captures his essence. Playing through a back injury. Had just checked out after diving to the floor for a loose ball. And still standing up to spot/communicate coverages/plays to teammates. Winner. pic.twitter.com/1IYj3Dn9ha – 9:00 PM
Took this photo of Caruso at Madison Square Garden and, to me, it captures his essence. Playing through a back injury. Had just checked out after diving to the floor for a loose ball. And still standing up to spot/communicate coverages/plays to teammates. Winner. pic.twitter.com/1IYj3Dn9ha – 9:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Trade grade: Examining the Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso deal between Thunder, Bulls (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/trade-gr… – 8:31 PM
Trade grade: Examining the Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso deal between Thunder, Bulls (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/trade-gr… – 8:31 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Alex Caruso arrived in OKC too early. He returns at the perfect time: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 8:23 PM
Alex Caruso arrived in OKC too early. He returns at the perfect time: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 8:23 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls trade two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey: Source nytimes.com/athletic/55795… – 8:20 PM
Bulls trade two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey: Source nytimes.com/athletic/55795… – 8:20 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
How does this Alex Caruso trade impact the Thunder in next week’s draft? I think there are two names to specifically target.
si.com/nba/thunder/dr… – 8:16 PM
How does this Alex Caruso trade impact the Thunder in next week’s draft? I think there are two names to specifically target.
si.com/nba/thunder/dr… – 8:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC fans, here’s a sneak peek of Alex Caruso defense.
I wanted to post his full 2023-2024 defensive highlights, but that video is 21 minutes long.
(@abelbasket) pic.twitter.com/XeHLq6NIQl – 8:06 PM
OKC fans, here’s a sneak peek of Alex Caruso defense.
I wanted to post his full 2023-2024 defensive highlights, but that video is 21 minutes long.
(@abelbasket) pic.twitter.com/XeHLq6NIQl – 8:06 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
More from JDub on the Giddey trade pic.twitter.com/WubhnuDkzt – 8:01 PM
More from JDub on the Giddey trade pic.twitter.com/WubhnuDkzt – 8:01 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Bulls are in active trade talks with the Jazz and Sixers centered around Zach LaVine, per @KCJHoop (nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu…).
After Chicago traded Alex Caruso, LaVine being shipped out appears imminent. pic.twitter.com/yUS75cWnGV – 7:44 PM
The Bulls are in active trade talks with the Jazz and Sixers centered around Zach LaVine, per @KCJHoop (nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu…).
After Chicago traded Alex Caruso, LaVine being shipped out appears imminent. pic.twitter.com/yUS75cWnGV – 7:44 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams on the Josh Giddey trade: pic.twitter.com/1PWLglOlZ5 – 7:38 PM
Jalen Williams on the Josh Giddey trade: pic.twitter.com/1PWLglOlZ5 – 7:38 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Artūras Karnišovas made his first trade involving players changing teams since August 2021. Are more coming? They would add welcome and broader context to trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, which is a step back for now.
Column for @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 7:35 PM
Artūras Karnišovas made his first trade involving players changing teams since August 2021. Are more coming? They would add welcome and broader context to trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, which is a step back for now.
Column for @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 7:35 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
SGA and Josh Giddey really played well together at most of the time in OKC. But it was pretty clear that SGA wanted a guard next to him, which would play more off-ball style. Alex Caruso is exactly what the Thunder needed. #thunderup – 7:30 PM
SGA and Josh Giddey really played well together at most of the time in OKC. But it was pretty clear that SGA wanted a guard next to him, which would play more off-ball style. Alex Caruso is exactly what the Thunder needed. #thunderup – 7:30 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
A look at the Josh Giddey/Alex Caruso trade.
via @YouTube
youtu.be/B0sZ-y9JAhA – 7:23 PM
A look at the Josh Giddey/Alex Caruso trade.
via @YouTube
youtu.be/B0sZ-y9JAhA – 7:23 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
We’ll see what else Chicago does this summer. If they bring back DeRozan and don’t trade LaVine then they’ve found new ways to be depressing. If they abandon their delusions of grandeur and pivot towards a youth movement, getting Giddey could look great in a few years! – 7:03 PM
We’ll see what else Chicago does this summer. If they bring back DeRozan and don’t trade LaVine then they’ve found new ways to be depressing. If they abandon their delusions of grandeur and pivot towards a youth movement, getting Giddey could look great in a few years! – 7:03 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Heard for years that the Thunder having so many draft picks will come back to bite them as teams will want OKC to overpay them for their players
2 win-now trades in with Hayward and Caruso and all the Thunder have given up with their draft capital is 2 2nd-round picks lmao – 7:01 PM
Heard for years that the Thunder having so many draft picks will come back to bite them as teams will want OKC to overpay them for their players
2 win-now trades in with Hayward and Caruso and all the Thunder have given up with their draft capital is 2 2nd-round picks lmao – 7:01 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
On the Caruso-Giddey trade with @elleduncanESPN on SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/Bc3JRrKmEB – 6:43 PM
On the Caruso-Giddey trade with @elleduncanESPN on SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/Bc3JRrKmEB – 6:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The latest @ringer Top 100 NBA Players ranked Alex Caruso the #64 player in the league.
Just ahead of Jaden McDaniels, Michael Porter Jr, Herb Jones and Jerami Grant.
Not a perfect list but it gives a ballpark of how player tiers are viewed. pic.twitter.com/I4wxBmIMKm – 6:36 PM
The latest @ringer Top 100 NBA Players ranked Alex Caruso the #64 player in the league.
Just ahead of Jaden McDaniels, Michael Porter Jr, Herb Jones and Jerami Grant.
Not a perfect list but it gives a ballpark of how player tiers are viewed. pic.twitter.com/I4wxBmIMKm – 6:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The latest @ringer Top 100 NBA Players ranked Alex Caruso the #64 player in the league.
Just ahead of Jaden McDaniels, Michael Porter Jr and Herb Jones.
Not a perfect list but it gives a ballpark of how player tiers are viewed. pic.twitter.com/h6OUKNczIn – 6:31 PM
The latest @ringer Top 100 NBA Players ranked Alex Caruso the #64 player in the league.
Just ahead of Jaden McDaniels, Michael Porter Jr and Herb Jones.
Not a perfect list but it gives a ballpark of how player tiers are viewed. pic.twitter.com/h6OUKNczIn – 6:31 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
My read on how Caruso’s value was seen league-wide in draft capital terms this offseason was around a good, non-lottery 1st and a 2nd.
Obviously CHI had better offers at the deadline because teams would have gotten two playoff runs for him on this bargain deal. – 6:31 PM
My read on how Caruso’s value was seen league-wide in draft capital terms this offseason was around a good, non-lottery 1st and a 2nd.
Obviously CHI had better offers at the deadline because teams would have gotten two playoff runs for him on this bargain deal. – 6:31 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Not many people were watching the Bulls over the past few years. People are about to see how ridiculous Caruso is.
Bookmarking and RT-ing for when he creates multiple game-winning defensive plays out of thin air in the playoffs as he did like clockwork for the Bulls. – 6:28 PM
Not many people were watching the Bulls over the past few years. People are about to see how ridiculous Caruso is.
Bookmarking and RT-ing for when he creates multiple game-winning defensive plays out of thin air in the playoffs as he did like clockwork for the Bulls. – 6:28 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
If you think Josh Giddey sucks and will be worse than Alex Caruso long-term, there’s no convincing you that Chicago is getting the better deal.
I would disagree while still believing that OKC had to do a deal like this. – 6:20 PM
If you think Josh Giddey sucks and will be worse than Alex Caruso long-term, there’s no convincing you that Chicago is getting the better deal.
I would disagree while still believing that OKC had to do a deal like this. – 6:20 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 Josh Giddey Traded to the Bulls
🏀 What Alex Caruso brings
🏀 Best defense in the NBA?
🏀 Why this trade now?
🏀 What comes next?
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.twitter.com/Uq2CF9tBTO – 6:18 PM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 Josh Giddey Traded to the Bulls
🏀 What Alex Caruso brings
🏀 Best defense in the NBA?
🏀 Why this trade now?
🏀 What comes next?
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.twitter.com/Uq2CF9tBTO – 6:18 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Seinfeld episode where Kramer takes the unlimited cafe latee perk before hearing the AND comes to mind when hearing about this Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso trade. Sam Presti couldn’t get the entire offer out of his mouth before the Bulls said, “We’ll take it!” pic.twitter.com/KNP4EBaMcW – 6:17 PM
Seinfeld episode where Kramer takes the unlimited cafe latee perk before hearing the AND comes to mind when hearing about this Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso trade. Sam Presti couldn’t get the entire offer out of his mouth before the Bulls said, “We’ll take it!” pic.twitter.com/KNP4EBaMcW – 6:17 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
When opposing high usage scorers keep ending up with either Dort, Caruso or Wallace guarding them
pic.twitter.com/dXvVUuWiUI – 6:16 PM
When opposing high usage scorers keep ending up with either Dort, Caruso or Wallace guarding them
pic.twitter.com/dXvVUuWiUI – 6:16 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Huge move by the OKC Thunder trading for Alex Caruso. They will have more balance on the floor with a defensive specialist next to Shai.
Thunder’s 2024-25 potential starting line-up:
Caruso
SGA
Dort
JDub
Holmgren
Sam Presti pushed the button. #ThunderUp #nba – 6:14 PM
Huge move by the OKC Thunder trading for Alex Caruso. They will have more balance on the floor with a defensive specialist next to Shai.
Thunder’s 2024-25 potential starting line-up:
Caruso
SGA
Dort
JDub
Holmgren
Sam Presti pushed the button. #ThunderUp #nba – 6:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most games with at least 1 STL and 1 BLK by a guard this season:
41 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
35 — Derrick White
32 — Alex Caruso
Now they’re teammates. pic.twitter.com/APmFm5Pfkc – 6:13 PM
Most games with at least 1 STL and 1 BLK by a guard this season:
41 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
35 — Derrick White
32 — Alex Caruso
Now they’re teammates. pic.twitter.com/APmFm5Pfkc – 6:13 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors showed interest in Alex Caruso at the 2024 trade deadline warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/20/war… pic.twitter.com/nRBuhygRbb – 6:05 PM
Warriors showed interest in Alex Caruso at the 2024 trade deadline warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/20/war… pic.twitter.com/nRBuhygRbb – 6:05 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Bulls reportedly agree to trade Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 6:03 PM
Bulls reportedly agree to trade Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 6:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey is a great young player with a long career in front of him. Wish him nothing but the best in Chicago.
But OKC trading him for one of the NBA’s best defenders who shoots 41% from 3 without including any draft picks & only adding $1.5 million salary is a slam dunk A+… – 6:03 PM
Josh Giddey is a great young player with a long career in front of him. Wish him nothing but the best in Chicago.
But OKC trading him for one of the NBA’s best defenders who shoots 41% from 3 without including any draft picks & only adding $1.5 million salary is a slam dunk A+… – 6:03 PM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Sam Presti is the NBA’s Billy Mays. Slicker than goose poop. You’re sitting in your office watching TV and next thing you know, you’ve ended up with a Josh Giddey and you’ve paid way too much. You gotta stop taking his phone calls, guys. pic.twitter.com/NfsehVz7F5 – 6:01 PM
Sam Presti is the NBA’s Billy Mays. Slicker than goose poop. You’re sitting in your office watching TV and next thing you know, you’ve ended up with a Josh Giddey and you’ve paid way too much. You gotta stop taking his phone calls, guys. pic.twitter.com/NfsehVz7F5 – 6:01 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Josh Giddey got traded from a team with an insane an of spacing to a team with no spacing lol – 6:01 PM
Josh Giddey got traded from a team with an insane an of spacing to a team with no spacing lol – 6:01 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Josh Giddey was 6th on the team in playoff minutes per game, and 9th in the DAL series. Cason might have passed him this year anyway.
But sure, give up a guy who will fit on literally any team to get Giddey.
Not getting any picks makes this feel all-time bad for Karnisovas. – 5:59 PM
Josh Giddey was 6th on the team in playoff minutes per game, and 9th in the DAL series. Cason might have passed him this year anyway.
But sure, give up a guy who will fit on literally any team to get Giddey.
Not getting any picks makes this feel all-time bad for Karnisovas. – 5:59 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
I don’t hate buying low on Giddey? Caruso’s much better right now, but he’s the kind of player that can push your existing contender over the top; Chicago doesn’t even know what it is right now. – 5:58 PM
I don’t hate buying low on Giddey? Caruso’s much better right now, but he’s the kind of player that can push your existing contender over the top; Chicago doesn’t even know what it is right now. – 5:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Alex Caruso was asked in 2021 about the moments that shaped his career.
He brought up his time with the OKC Blue and advice from Mark Daigneault.
“Shout out to Mark. He’s still a mentor and a good friend of mine.”
(@TheLongShotPod/@ThunderFilmRoom)
pic.twitter.com/A4tK8DZzS9 – 5:57 PM
Alex Caruso was asked in 2021 about the moments that shaped his career.
He brought up his time with the OKC Blue and advice from Mark Daigneault.
“Shout out to Mark. He’s still a mentor and a good friend of mine.”
(@TheLongShotPod/@ThunderFilmRoom)
pic.twitter.com/A4tK8DZzS9 – 5:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to dive into some guard draft prospects for the Suns, plus the JJ Redick hire and whatever tf that Alex Caruso trade was. Come hang out!
youtube.com/live/9DClcHrlf… – 5:57 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to dive into some guard draft prospects for the Suns, plus the JJ Redick hire and whatever tf that Alex Caruso trade was. Come hang out!
youtube.com/live/9DClcHrlf… – 5:57 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Caruso back in Thunder threads
(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/7RqcVKWDKT – 5:54 PM
Caruso back in Thunder threads
(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/7RqcVKWDKT – 5:54 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime is up with @DannyLeroux discussing the Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso swap. Join us! duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/vlakwWrQWS – 5:54 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime is up with @DannyLeroux discussing the Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso swap. Join us! duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/vlakwWrQWS – 5:54 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
One source with knowledge of the trade construction tells @TheSteinLine that Josh Giddey-for-Alex Caruso was indeed a straight-up swap between the Thunder and the Bulls with no draft compensation included.
More to come: marcstein.substack.com – 5:49 PM
One source with knowledge of the trade construction tells @TheSteinLine that Josh Giddey-for-Alex Caruso was indeed a straight-up swap between the Thunder and the Bulls with no draft compensation included.
More to come: marcstein.substack.com – 5:49 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Bulls are nowhere close to done on the trade market.
Chicago is actively trying to move Zach LaVine, but also appear willing to part with Nikola Vucevic for the right price.
Moving Alex Caruso was the first step in long-awaited changes coming for Chicago. pic.twitter.com/nW7fEvSCGf – 5:49 PM
The Bulls are nowhere close to done on the trade market.
Chicago is actively trying to move Zach LaVine, but also appear willing to part with Nikola Vucevic for the right price.
Moving Alex Caruso was the first step in long-awaited changes coming for Chicago. pic.twitter.com/nW7fEvSCGf – 5:49 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Mavericks stopped guarding Giddey in the playoffs from outside … so much so his minutes were drastically cut back in that series. – 5:47 PM
Mavericks stopped guarding Giddey in the playoffs from outside … so much so his minutes were drastically cut back in that series. – 5:47 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m kind of fascinated by Josh Giddey’s impending extension negotiations with the Bulls.
What wins out: the sunk-cost fallacy and the Bird Rights trap, or Chicago’s inherent cheapness? – 5:45 PM
I’m kind of fascinated by Josh Giddey’s impending extension negotiations with the Bulls.
What wins out: the sunk-cost fallacy and the Bird Rights trap, or Chicago’s inherent cheapness? – 5:45 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
EMERGENCY MINI POD
Talking w/ @_devongivens
about this shock Caruso trade in a moment (and maybe the PG stuff, though we’ll probably attack that in more detail tomorrow w/ more intel). Come through:
youtube.com/live/Y4tLnV9tZ… pic.twitter.com/JZq9S88jls – 5:44 PM
EMERGENCY MINI POD
Talking w/ @_devongivens
about this shock Caruso trade in a moment (and maybe the PG stuff, though we’ll probably attack that in more detail tomorrow w/ more intel). Come through:
youtube.com/live/Y4tLnV9tZ… pic.twitter.com/JZq9S88jls – 5:44 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Caruso makes like $1.5 million more than Giddey next year. The Thunder got significantly better without even touching their cap space. What an incredible trade. – 5:39 PM
Caruso makes like $1.5 million more than Giddey next year. The Thunder got significantly better without even touching their cap space. What an incredible trade. – 5:39 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Only Coby White and Zach LaVine (for now) remain from roster that Artūras Karnišovas inherited. He enacted significant change upon arrival
But Caruso trade is his first involving players changing teams since Lauri Markkanen deal on Aug. 28, 2021 – 5:38 PM
Only Coby White and Zach LaVine (for now) remain from roster that Artūras Karnišovas inherited. He enacted significant change upon arrival
But Caruso trade is his first involving players changing teams since Lauri Markkanen deal on Aug. 28, 2021 – 5:38 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
See you @ACFresh21 … it was real …
Bulls send Alex Caruso to the Thunder for promising play-making guard Josh Giddey …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/06/… – 5:38 PM
See you @ACFresh21 … it was real …
Bulls send Alex Caruso to the Thunder for promising play-making guard Josh Giddey …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/06/… – 5:38 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Alex Caruso was 2nd Team NBA All-Defense in 2024.
He was 1st Team NBA All-Defense in 2023.
Caruso’s 2024 stats
10.1 PTS
3.8 REB
3.5 AST
40.8 3PT% (!)
1.7 STL
1.0 BLK
Caruso is a total Thunder guy. Highly coveted, elite role player.
Difference making move for OKC. – 5:38 PM
Alex Caruso was 2nd Team NBA All-Defense in 2024.
He was 1st Team NBA All-Defense in 2023.
Caruso’s 2024 stats
10.1 PTS
3.8 REB
3.5 AST
40.8 3PT% (!)
1.7 STL
1.0 BLK
Caruso is a total Thunder guy. Highly coveted, elite role player.
Difference making move for OKC. – 5:38 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Social media reacts to Thunder trading Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/social-m… – 5:36 PM
Social media reacts to Thunder trading Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/social-m… – 5:36 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Report: Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Thunder to acquire Josh Giddey bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/20/rep… pic.twitter.com/nUBzSm3Lzy – 5:35 PM
Report: Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Thunder to acquire Josh Giddey bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/20/rep… pic.twitter.com/nUBzSm3Lzy – 5:35 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Full ESPN story on Oklahoma City landing Chicago’s Alex Caruso in a trade for Josh Giddey espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:35 PM
Full ESPN story on Oklahoma City landing Chicago’s Alex Caruso in a trade for Josh Giddey espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:35 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
If reports are true. The Bulls picked up Josh Giddey who has a striking physical resemblance to actor Aidan Turner who starred in the popular series, “ Poldark.” When the Thunder played the Bulls opening night I actually told him that .Lol. True. Wishing @ACFresh21 the best. pic.twitter.com/O3wg9vyhUW – 5:33 PM
If reports are true. The Bulls picked up Josh Giddey who has a striking physical resemblance to actor Aidan Turner who starred in the popular series, “ Poldark.” When the Thunder played the Bulls opening night I actually told him that .Lol. True. Wishing @ACFresh21 the best. pic.twitter.com/O3wg9vyhUW – 5:33 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Like Caruso, Giddey’s contract, which is roughly $1.5M cheaper for next season, is expiring after this season. He’s rookie extension eligible until start of next season. If no extension reached, he’d be a restricted free agent. – 5:31 PM
Like Caruso, Giddey’s contract, which is roughly $1.5M cheaper for next season, is expiring after this season. He’s rookie extension eligible until start of next season. If no extension reached, he’d be a restricted free agent. – 5:31 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Caruso from CHI to OKC for Giddey. If it’s possible for the West to get tougher, it just did – 5:30 PM
Caruso from CHI to OKC for Giddey. If it’s possible for the West to get tougher, it just did – 5:30 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Thunder were -23 in the minutes Josh Giddey was on the court in the second round. By the last 2 games of that series, he was out of the starting lineup and playing less than 12 minutes per game.
Where on earth is that Woj tweet laying out the draft compensation for Caruso??? – 5:30 PM
The Thunder were -23 in the minutes Josh Giddey was on the court in the second round. By the last 2 games of that series, he was out of the starting lineup and playing less than 12 minutes per game.
Where on earth is that Woj tweet laying out the draft compensation for Caruso??? – 5:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder still believe Josh Giddey is a really good player.
But his skill set isn’t complimentary to OKC’s best players.
Hoping the best for Giddey in Chicago. He’ll excel with the ball in his hands.
But you just can’t take the ball out of SGA and JDub’s hands.. they’re elite… – 5:30 PM
Thunder still believe Josh Giddey is a really good player.
But his skill set isn’t complimentary to OKC’s best players.
Hoping the best for Giddey in Chicago. He’ll excel with the ball in his hands.
But you just can’t take the ball out of SGA and JDub’s hands.. they’re elite… – 5:30 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Yes, the Thunder won the trade vs. the Bulls because Alex Caruso is such a perfect fit and they apparently didn’t give up draft picks, but Chicago fans can wipe their tears and stop hyperventilating to hope a Ball/Giddey backcourt can — 🤣🤣🤣 damn, couldn’t do it. – 5:23 PM
Yes, the Thunder won the trade vs. the Bulls because Alex Caruso is such a perfect fit and they apparently didn’t give up draft picks, but Chicago fans can wipe their tears and stop hyperventilating to hope a Ball/Giddey backcourt can — 🤣🤣🤣 damn, couldn’t do it. – 5:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Josh Giddey in his career:
— 13.9 PPG
— 7.3 RPG
— 5.7 APG
— Most triple-doubles by a teenager
Set the NBA record for the youngest player to put up a triple-double. pic.twitter.com/hLAKoUphNG – 5:23 PM
Josh Giddey in his career:
— 13.9 PPG
— 7.3 RPG
— 5.7 APG
— Most triple-doubles by a teenager
Set the NBA record for the youngest player to put up a triple-double. pic.twitter.com/hLAKoUphNG – 5:23 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Alex Caruso as the first domino to drop in the Bulls’ offseason is very interesting. He was by far the team’s best defender and impacted winning the most. Trading the 30-year-old, championship-winning Caruso for a 21-year-old Josh Giddey screams totally new direction in Chicago. – 5:22 PM
Alex Caruso as the first domino to drop in the Bulls’ offseason is very interesting. He was by far the team’s best defender and impacted winning the most. Trading the 30-year-old, championship-winning Caruso for a 21-year-old Josh Giddey screams totally new direction in Chicago. – 5:22 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Thunder are hopeful to soon sign Alex Caruso to a long-term extension, per @wojespn.
Oklahoma City can pay Caruso upwards of $80 million over four years. pic.twitter.com/mVJaBwyAxL – 5:22 PM
The Thunder are hopeful to soon sign Alex Caruso to a long-term extension, per @wojespn.
Oklahoma City can pay Caruso upwards of $80 million over four years. pic.twitter.com/mVJaBwyAxL – 5:22 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls PR has confirmed that Alex Caruso has been traded to OKC for guard Josh Giddey. – 5:22 PM
Bulls PR has confirmed that Alex Caruso has been traded to OKC for guard Josh Giddey. – 5:22 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Alex Caruso will be extension-eligible this offseason for up to four years, $78 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will have to wait six months after getting traded for that full amount.
He could extend within the first six months for up to three years, $37.4 million. – 5:21 PM
Alex Caruso will be extension-eligible this offseason for up to four years, $78 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will have to wait six months after getting traded for that full amount.
He could extend within the first six months for up to three years, $37.4 million. – 5:21 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
My willingness for the Kings to take on Zach LaVine’s contract just went to OKC with Caruso – 5:21 PM
My willingness for the Kings to take on Zach LaVine’s contract just went to OKC with Caruso – 5:21 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
First look at Alex Caruso on the Thunder. @ACFresh21 pic.twitter.com/MvKzjyEoXE – 5:21 PM
First look at Alex Caruso on the Thunder. @ACFresh21 pic.twitter.com/MvKzjyEoXE – 5:21 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
First look at Alex Caruso on the Thunder. pic.twitter.com/wHgj03R8aU – 5:20 PM
First look at Alex Caruso on the Thunder. pic.twitter.com/wHgj03R8aU – 5:20 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade: Thunder, Bulls make swap with OKC landing All-Defensive guard, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/alex-… – 5:20 PM
Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade: Thunder, Bulls make swap with OKC landing All-Defensive guard, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/alex-… – 5:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Report: Thunder trade Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/06/20/rep… – 5:19 PM
Report: Thunder trade Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/06/20/rep… – 5:19 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Bulls ranks in 3-point makes by year over the last three seasons:
2023-24: 27th
2022-23: 30th
2021-22: 29th
Let’s add Josh Giddey to our offense in 2024! pic.twitter.com/SGq1zsEOfx – 5:19 PM
Bulls ranks in 3-point makes by year over the last three seasons:
2023-24: 27th
2022-23: 30th
2021-22: 29th
Let’s add Josh Giddey to our offense in 2024! pic.twitter.com/SGq1zsEOfx – 5:19 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Thunder can put Alex Caruso, Lu Dort, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren on the floor at the same time lmao their defensive rating is just gonna be a stop sign. – 5:19 PM
The Thunder can put Alex Caruso, Lu Dort, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren on the floor at the same time lmao their defensive rating is just gonna be a stop sign. – 5:19 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Involving Alex Caruso, the Bulls had multiple offers on the table at the trade deadline for first-round draft capital.
Chicago instead decided to continue pushing forward for a playoff push.
Another example of bad asset management from Chicago waiting too long to capitalize. pic.twitter.com/u77yWhNw2I – 5:18 PM
Involving Alex Caruso, the Bulls had multiple offers on the table at the trade deadline for first-round draft capital.
Chicago instead decided to continue pushing forward for a playoff push.
Another example of bad asset management from Chicago waiting too long to capitalize. pic.twitter.com/u77yWhNw2I – 5:18 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I like the idea of a rebuilding team taking a swing on Josh Giddey as a primary ball-handler I just don’t know if the Bulls see themselves as a rebuilding team treating Giddey as their primary ball-handler. He doesn’t really make sense with LaVine or DeRozan. Are they gone? – 5:18 PM
I like the idea of a rebuilding team taking a swing on Josh Giddey as a primary ball-handler I just don’t know if the Bulls see themselves as a rebuilding team treating Giddey as their primary ball-handler. He doesn’t really make sense with LaVine or DeRozan. Are they gone? – 5:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Turning down multiple firsts a couple of months ago just to turn around and trade Caruso for Giddey is unbelievable. – 5:18 PM
Turning down multiple firsts a couple of months ago just to turn around and trade Caruso for Giddey is unbelievable. – 5:18 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Stunned that Bulls got nothing back in the way of picks for someone like Caruso. – 5:17 PM
Stunned that Bulls got nothing back in the way of picks for someone like Caruso. – 5:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Alex Caruso as a Bull:
7.8 PPG
3.4 RPG
3.4 APG
1.6 SPG
2x All-Defensive
Headed to a top 5 defensive team. pic.twitter.com/gP6GVyrTCa – 5:16 PM
Alex Caruso as a Bull:
7.8 PPG
3.4 RPG
3.4 APG
1.6 SPG
2x All-Defensive
Headed to a top 5 defensive team. pic.twitter.com/gP6GVyrTCa – 5:16 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Bulls have traded Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, per @wojespn.
Oklahoma City makes their championship move, while Chicago resets with their new point guard.
No draft compensation coming from OKC alongside Giddey. pic.twitter.com/4ATRRdUJDQ – 5:16 PM
The Bulls have traded Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, per @wojespn.
Oklahoma City makes their championship move, while Chicago resets with their new point guard.
No draft compensation coming from OKC alongside Giddey. pic.twitter.com/4ATRRdUJDQ – 5:16 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Breaking news to discuss on today’s show! Come join.
Caruso to the Thunder, JJ to the Lakers
Jonathan Mogbo, Ajay Mitchell, Ryan Dunn
Jaylen Wells, Zyon Pullin
📺 youtube.com/live/aQSea92V-… pic.twitter.com/iOncSpHgVJ – 5:15 PM
Breaking news to discuss on today’s show! Come join.
Caruso to the Thunder, JJ to the Lakers Jonathan Mogbo, Ajay Mitchell, Ryan Dunn Jaylen Wells, Zyon Pullin📺 youtube.com/live/aQSea92V-… pic.twitter.com/iOncSpHgVJ – 5:15 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Trading a fan-favorite of a depressed fan base for JOSH GIDDEY is wild. – 5:15 PM
Trading a fan-favorite of a depressed fan base for JOSH GIDDEY is wild. – 5:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
What an absolutely tremendous move for the Thunder. Alex Caruso is a perfect fit in OKC, where he played for the Blue earlier in his career. – 5:14 PM
What an absolutely tremendous move for the Thunder. Alex Caruso is a perfect fit in OKC, where he played for the Blue earlier in his career. – 5:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Alex Caruso Thunder jersey photoshop.
Mark Daigneault coached Caruso with the OKC Blue. pic.twitter.com/F1TAJvpZRc – 5:13 PM
Alex Caruso Thunder jersey photoshop.
Mark Daigneault coached Caruso with the OKC Blue. pic.twitter.com/F1TAJvpZRc – 5:13 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Going LIVE for today’s show
– Reaction to the Caruso/Giddey trade
– More scouting reports
– Ajay Mitchell
– Jonathan Mogbo
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=aQSea9… pic.twitter.com/2FI5tsOgb1 – 5:13 PM
Going LIVE for today’s show
– Reaction to the Caruso/Giddey trade
– More scouting reports
– Ajay Mitchell
– Jonathan Mogbo
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=aQSea9… pic.twitter.com/2FI5tsOgb1 – 5:13 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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… – 5:13 PM
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… – 5:13 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. @wojespn had it 1st
Caruso is extension eligible beginning July 6. Caruso made his second straight All Defensive team this season
As I wrote this AM, Bulls are active leaguewide before draft – 5:12 PM
The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. @wojespn had it 1st
Caruso is extension eligible beginning July 6. Caruso made his second straight All Defensive team this season
As I wrote this AM, Bulls are active leaguewide before draft – 5:12 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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 – 5:08 PM
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 – 5:08 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Kings & Bulls have discussed a Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso trade.
🏀Does the reward outweigh the risk?
🏀De’Aaron Fox speaks on Malik Monk, Mike Brown, and more.
🖥youtu.be/UJq8pPJ2lZM pic.twitter.com/4eDD8CGwlR – 11:05 PM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Kings & Bulls have discussed a Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso trade.
🏀Does the reward outweigh the risk?
🏀De’Aaron Fox speaks on Malik Monk, Mike Brown, and more.
🖥youtu.be/UJq8pPJ2lZM pic.twitter.com/4eDD8CGwlR – 11:05 PM
More on this storyline
Kevin O’Connor: Mark Daigneault was Alex Caruso’s head coach for the Oklahoma City Blue way back in the 2016-17 season. The Thunder were the first team to sign Caruso as an undrafted free agent. Reunited again in OKC. pic.twitter.com/uhWhdi6RWn -via Twitter @KevinOConnorNBA / June 20, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski: Caruso is entering the final year of his deal and becomes eligible for a four-year, approximately $80M extension exactly six months from the date of this trade. The Thunder made the trade with the hope to have Caruso as an integral player for the long-term. -via x.com / June 20, 2024
KC Johnson: Like Caruso, Giddey’s contract, which is roughly $1.5M cheaper for next season, is expiring after this season. He’s rookie extension eligible until start of next season. If no extension reached, he’d be a restricted free agent. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / June 20, 2024
Brandon Rahbar: Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren showing love to Josh Giddey: pic.twitter.com/aXRQU8P3Q2 -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / June 20, 2024
Giddey’s acquisition also further clouds the Bulls’ plans for recovering point guard Lonzo Ball, who hasn’t played since January 2022 but is expected to make a comeback next season. It’s impossible to not view Giddey as insurance in case Ball doesn’t return. By bringing in Giddey, the Bulls also might have signaled they’re ready to move on from Ball. A trade or buyout could be likely. -via New York Times / June 20, 2024
Clemente Almanza: Jaylin Williams reacts to Josh Giddey getting traded pic.twitter.com/wuIqiHOCF4 -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / June 20, 2024