Bulls not willing to trade Alex Caruso at the moment
Alex Caruso holds significant trade interest around the league, but Chicago has yet to show a willingness to move the All-Defensive guard, according to rival NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype. His defensive ability and $19.35 million combined salary through the 2024-25 season makes him more intriguing in the eyes of rival executives. Multiple executives told HoopsHype they believe the Bulls can get a first-round pick and a rotational player for Caruso but weren’t sure if they’d get two first rounders.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Poor play is one thing, but low-effort play – especially on the defensive end – is all but unforgiveable for this Bulls team. Coach Billy Donovan has seen it, Alex Caruso has seen it, but how will it be handled moving forward?
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 12:38 PM
Poor play is one thing, but low-effort play – especially on the defensive end – is all but unforgiveable for this Bulls team. Coach Billy Donovan has seen it, Alex Caruso has seen it, but how will it be handled moving forward?
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 12:38 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
“There are 2 things that are mandatory in the NBA if you want to win games-effort and execution. If you miss half that, you’re not going to put yourself in a good chance to win.”
That’s Alex Caruso following Bulls’ 5th straight loss
Details here: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 10:43 PM
“There are 2 things that are mandatory in the NBA if you want to win games-effort and execution. If you miss half that, you’re not going to put yourself in a good chance to win.”
That’s Alex Caruso following Bulls’ 5th straight loss
Details here: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 10:43 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan said he started Williams over Caruso because he hasn’t loved having to play Caruso 6 minutes at start of game and then rest him for 12 minutes and also because bench has struggled of late. – 10:02 PM
Donovan said he started Williams over Caruso because he hasn’t loved having to play Caruso 6 minutes at start of game and then rest him for 12 minutes and also because bench has struggled of late. – 10:02 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Pat Williams start is either to protect Caruso’s minutes off the injury or PWill reboot 12.0. – 7:41 PM
The Pat Williams start is either to protect Caruso’s minutes off the injury or PWill reboot 12.0. – 7:41 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine are both available vs. Celtics, per Donovan. – 6:01 PM
Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine are both available vs. Celtics, per Donovan. – 6:01 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso is listed as questionable for tonight’s game with that left toe injury.
Zach LaVine also questionable on the IR as the Bulls continue to monitor his right foot.
Here they both are getting shots up in Boston this morning. pic.twitter.com/LycolQ5kHS – 1:08 PM
Alex Caruso is listed as questionable for tonight’s game with that left toe injury.
Zach LaVine also questionable on the IR as the Bulls continue to monitor his right foot.
Here they both are getting shots up in Boston this morning. pic.twitter.com/LycolQ5kHS – 1:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Alex Caruso (toe) and Zach LaVine (foot) could miss #Celtics #Bulls, potential relief as the C’s will have to run up the score tomorrow to make the IST. – 6:12 PM
Alex Caruso (toe) and Zach LaVine (foot) could miss #Celtics #Bulls, potential relief as the C’s will have to run up the score tomorrow to make the IST. – 6:12 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Caruso is out vs Nets. 6:15 CT pre. @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network. – 7:08 PM
Caruso is out vs Nets. 6:15 CT pre. @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network. – 7:08 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso going through warmups here in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/F9DXy4m2RX – 6:33 PM
Alex Caruso going through warmups here in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/F9DXy4m2RX – 6:33 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine will play today. Alex Caruso is a game time decision again. – 6:01 PM
Zach LaVine will play today. Alex Caruso is a game time decision again. – 6:01 PM
More on this storyline
So what can Chicago’s stars get on the trade market? “I think Zach LaVine can get a first back, maybe another first-round pick if it’s in this draft since it’s so weak,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “DeMar DeRozan is worth a first in this draft in the 20s since it’s a weak draft, and he’s unrestricted at the end of the season. He can be a third scorer on a winning team. I think he’s got some gas left in the tank. Nikola Vucevic has aged, but he can still shoot and score. If they can get two first-round picks for Alex Caruso, I’d do it.” The Bulls are currently valuing players who can help them win and a potential draft pick, depending on the incoming player(s), over tearing down the roster completely and rebuilding by taking expiring contracts and more draft picks, league sources told HoopsHype. DeRozan, an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024, is expected to draw interest from playoff-caliber teams. -via HoopsHype / November 29, 2023
Julia Poe: Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine are both available. -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / November 28, 2023
Julia Poe: Alex Caruso is out tonight, per Bulls PR. -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / November 26, 2023