Lakers Land Bulls’ Alex Caruso In Bold Trade Scenario

Alex Caruso, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

If the Lakers win the NBA championship this year, they may not bother with this deal. 

Why would they part with their draft capital? The Lakers already gave up a protected pick to move off of Westbrook. This team has very little in terms of future-focused assets. 

Sure. Here’s what they do have: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and a solid cast around them. The Lakers are in win-now mode, and there’s no reason that would change this summer. 

Why not add one of the best point-of-attack guards in the NBA? Caruso locks opponents down. Defensive metrics suggest that he’s peerless in terms of defensive guards around the league. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Alex Caruso, Los Angeles Lakers & Chicago Bulls Updates 

In other words, a well ran organization ought to be interested in him. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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