At the time of this writing, it’s still a little unclear what the basketball gods have in mind for the 2023-24 Chicago Bulls. Will the team be able to rally and make a push for the playoffs, or are the Bulls destined to come up short yet again this spring? In the mean time, opportunistic front offices and fans of NBA trade rumors are keeping a close eye on Chicago.
The most obvious point of conflict is with Zach LaVine. The former All-Star is currently sidelined with right foot soreness, but there appears to be mutual discontent between LaVine and the front office. A trade here might be most impactful for the Bulls, but finding a trade partner could be difficult given LaVine’s hefty contract. There are other players on Chicago’s roster who may prove much more attractive on the trade market. This may prove to be especially true of Alex Caruso.
Caruso is one of the NBA’s best defensive guards and a versatile offensive player on a much more team-friendly deal. In a recent mailbag column, NBC Sports Chicago insider K.C. Johnson responded to a question about Caruso, and whether the Bulls will look to move him at the height of his value.