The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for guard Alex Caruso. Giddey faced allegations of an improper relationship with an underage girl, but investigations found no corroborating evidence. Despite a challenging season, Giddey showed improvement after the Thunder acquired Gordon Hayward.
Caruso, known for his defensive skills, had a successful run with the LA Lakers before joining the Bulls. With Cason Wallace already in place as point guard, the Thunder made a strategic move in acquiring Caruso.