This is Why Alex Caruso is the OKC Thunder’s Missing Piece!
the Oklahoma City Thunder made its first big move of the offseason sending Josh giddy to the Chicago Bulls for veteran Alex Caruso kuso is a 30-year-old veteran guard who’s the ultimate utility player and is coming off a season where he shot 40% from behind the Ark on nearly five attempts per game and received an all-defensive second team selection that alone explains why almost every contending team wanted him Caruso is a three and D player who can fit into any lineup and make an impact with the Thunders plan to run a five out system of offense that also prioritizes versatile Defenders he makes a lot more sense for the Thunder the Thunder already have top tier defenders in Chet homran Lou Dort and cassen Wallace the Thunder were a top five defense last season and they are now acquiring one of the finest perimeter defenders in the league which could get scary if the pairing goes as well as it should next season the Thunder have the option to extend the guard up to a 4-year $80 million extension it would be a reasonable amount especially with the salary cap bound to free soon and more than likely less than what giddy would have demanded which is important due to the impending extensions of homr and Williams the Thunder receed the data they needed during the recent postseason acquiring Caruso is a win now move every championship team needs a player like him we recently saw the 2024 NBA champs the Boston Celtics make win now moves in Derek white Drew holiday and for stops bingus whether he comes off the bench or starts Caruso will be a key player who makes an immediate impact wherever he plays the Thunder are clearly in Wind now mode and Caruso has made an excellent return as a championship caliber role player Caruso solves a lot of the issues that the Thunder had during the playoffs and it allows giddy to get more primary reps on the ball and a fresh start with a new organization here’s some history Caruso was signed as an undrafted free agent by the thunder in 2016 and he played one season with the Oklahoma City Blue there’s certainly formality from both sides and now Caruso is back where he began his NBA career the Thunder have pursued Caruso for quite a while and now the veteran is back in Oklahoma City ready to contend for a championship now click on this video to watch the 2024 top 20 available free agents
NBA Trades 2024: The Oklahoma City Thunder made its first big move of the offseason, sending Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for veteran Alex Caruso. #nbatrade #alexcaruso #nbatrades
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