03-29-2024, 08:42 AM
(03-29-2024, 07:27 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: 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.
As you said, Caruso is expiring and Chicago has less leverage. But, unfortunately at least half of league would really love to have a player like Caruso and that will drive his price up. On the other hand the risk of him walking will make everyone think twice about what they are willing to pay for a player that can walk to another team in a year. Unless this player indicates he will sign a contract extension, giving the team security. And here we come to the question, which teams he is willing to sign the extension with. The teams he is willing to sign will offer more, rest will offer less.