Bulls' Alex Caruso, Thunder's Josh Giddey swapped in blockbuster NBA trade: reports

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The Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder struck a trade on Thursday, swapping guards Alex Caruso and Josh Giddey, respectively, according to ESPN. 

This trade is one that gives the Thunder one of the premier two-way guards, as Caruso has established himself as a solid role player with Chicago. 

According to ESPN, Caruso is someone Thunder GM Sam Presti "has long pursued" during his team’s run as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season.

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Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the 2023 Play-In Tournament at the Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2023, in Toronto. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)

Caruso is especially known for his skills on the defensive side of the ball, being named a two-time All-Defensive team honoree in his seven NBA seasons. He made second-team All-Defensive last season after averaging 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. 

Caruso, an NBA champion in 2020 during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaged a career-high 10.1 points last season with 3.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game over 71 contests (57 starts). 

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The 30-year-old joins a budding group of stars, including point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Chet Holmgren, that can clearly make another run in the West next season. 

On the other side of the trade, the 21-year-old Giddey showed similar promise on both ends of the floor, as he has triple-double potential every time he touches the hardwood. 

Josh Giddey of the