The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big move this offseason, trading Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. This trade signifies the Thunder’s commitment to making a championship push next season by acquiring a proven veteran in Caruso. Giddey, a young and talented player, is seen as having the potential to become a borderline All-Star in the future with a fresh start in Chicago.
The NBA draft is always a prime time for trades to happen, with around 5-10 trades occurring each year. This year, with financial restrictions in the new CBA, a ‘flat’ draft pool, and some teams in tricky situations, the draft-day-trade cycle is expected to be particularly active. The Toronto Raptors, armed with picks #19 and #31, are one team that could make moves that will impact their long and short-term aspirations. Whether they choose to move up for a lottery-level talent or trade down to accumulate future assets will reflect their plans for the future.
