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[Woj] Chicago Trades Alex Caruso for Oklahoma Josh Giddey

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Mr. Dominant, Jun 20, 2024.

  1. Plowman

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    I get it. Caruso's a 30 year old role player that will really help OKC over the next 3 - 4 yrs.
     
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  2. coachbadlee

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    No picks exchange??
     
  3. astrosrule

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    Pretty stunned to see anyone think this isn't a massive win for OKC. They get a legit playoff rotation guy and gave up nothing of value
     
  4. Reeko

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    Presti with an A+ trade…I knew they’d be getting rid of Giddey this offseason, he sucks and is an enormous liability in the playoffs
     
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  5. ElPigto

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    GIddey is overrated. Sure, he can throw some pretty passes and score decently, but he wasn't helping OKC defensively. Caruso is going to help that team quite a bit. Sam can draft another Giddey with all the picks he is hoarding.
     
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  6. astrosrule

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    Ya he has no use to any team that's trying to compete in the playoffs. A team like the pistons could use him maybe, but most teams he's useless
     
  7. lakersuck2

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    I think they're just waiting for Chet to show he can be a real championship level #2 then they'll go in. Imagine if the Bucks start slow then they just go and offer 12 1sts for Giannis. That would br crazy.
     
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  8. Astrodome

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    Giddey fell off the map in the last 24 months. He probably would've netted a late lottery pick a year ago.
     
  9. MadMax

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    100%...one team is trying to win and another team is hoping
     
  10. MadMax

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    geez...
     
  11. rimrocker

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    And all the dads of teenage girls in Oklahoma feel a little relieved tonight.
     
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    Damn - they felt that low blow Down Under
     
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    They dumped their version of Jalen.

    Can't shoot & a poor defender ..... traded for a dude that can do both.
     
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    So we've seen what a good GM does with a high lottery pick who doesn't perform to expectations.

    Lets see what a subpar GM does with the same situation.
     
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    I don't get this trade for Chicago, but it seems to make sense in the short and long term for OKC.

    Caruso's 30 but he should be able to play at a high level for another three or four years.
    During that time, OKC can pick up a defensive-minded guard/wing in the draft and develop him as Caruso's replacement.
     
  17. StoneBall

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    I wonder what our team would look like now if Presti took over after Morey's departure.
     
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    caruso another overrated klutch sports klient
     
  19. roslolian

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    they already got the no 1 seed. They are already contenders IMO.

    The synergy between Caruso and Dort will be insane.
     
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  20. roslolian

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    Jalen is a lot better than Giddey lol. First of all he goes for Milfs instead of underage girls.

    He also became a really good defender last season. If you see his offseason now he looks jacked.
     

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