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Alex Caruso traded to the Thunder
The Chicago Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is a huge move for the Thunder, as Caruso is a defensive and shooting upgrade over Giddey.
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/V3t12MA3Uo
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024
Giddey became a bit of a liability in the playoffs, and wasn’t a fit with the Thunder’s future core. He’s still just 21 years old, and is a gifted passer. He also comes with off-court baggage, despite being officially cleared of allegations last season.
This trade is interesting for the Kings, since just yesterday we were hearing about trade talks between the Bulls and Kings that could involve Caruso.
Lakers hire JJ
The Los Angeles Lakers finally ended their coaching search, settling on JJ Redick after being spurned by Dan Hurley.
ESPN Sources: JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka offered job this morning and Redick’s started working on a staff to surround himself with experience. pic.twitter.com/G66eVFRALp
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024
Personally, I’m a big fan of NBA teams hiring podcasters to lucrative coaching contracts.
Pistons fired Monty
The Detroit Pistons fired Monty Williams on Wednesday, despite Monty still being owed 5 years and $65 million.
ESPN Sources: After one season, the Detroit Pistons have dismissed coach Monty Williams — who leaves with five years and $65M-plus left on his deal. New President Trajan Langdon will move to make his own coaching hire now. pic.twitter.com/QHKivQS5o2
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 19, 2024
It’s a crazy move to fire a coach who is owed so much money, but I applaud Pistons ownership for allowing new President Trajan Langdon to operate the team without watching the purse strings.
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