Did The Oklahoma City Thunder Make A Big Mistake?

Giddey (22) had fallen out of the rotation during the 2024 NBA playoffs.

That said, at such a young age the Thunder made a bold move to send him to Chicago for a 31-year-old.

Right now, Giddey is averaging 14.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range in 64 games for the Bulls.

Via StatMuse: "Bulls with 5+ triple-doubles in a season:

Michael Jordan
Josh Giddey

That's it."

In addition, Giddey has been one of the guards in the NBA since the All-Star break.

Via StatMuse: "Giddey since the All-Star break:

— 22.8 PPG
— 10.5 RPG
— 9.2 APG
— 1.6 SPG

On 53/52/81% shooting."

It's possible that Giddey would not have been able to break out with the Thunder (due to their loaded roster), but it's worth pointing out that they traded a potential All-Star.

As for Caruso, the 2020 NBA Champion is averaging 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range in 48 games.