03-29-2024, 07:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-29-2024, 07:28 AM by surfpuckmd.)
(03-28-2024, 02:10 PM)mvossman Wrote: I would argue Caruso is much more of a "prize" than Thybulle. He has at least the same defensive impact and is not nearly the negative on offense Thybulle is. Defensive impact is a lot more valuable when you don't have to worry about the player getting played off the court offensively (4 on 5).
This. Caruso would elevate this team to a top-3 roster in the NBA. Thybulle does not.
Caruso is an ideal fit as the third guard on this roster and would immediately make us an above-average defense. As one of the league's most respected defenders, he's allowed to get away with a lot of contact by the officials as well. He's absolutely the perfect fit for us. He's doubled his 3-points attempted this season compared to last and is hitting over 39% from 3. He can handle the ball a bit and pass. He is exactly who we should try to acquire this summer.
Josh Green and a first-round pick would be the offer. I don't know that Chicago would accept that offer but Caruso does only have one more year on his contract so that cuts his value somewhat.
I even believe that trading Green for Caruso would decrease our salary this upcoming season a bit.
Alex Caruso is the answer.