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Alex Caruso was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Oklahoma City Thunder last week and that had a big impact on both teams and their futures.
It also may have had an impact on other Bulls stars.
According to Michael Scotto, per Evan Sidery, the Philadelphia 76ers’ interest in acquiring Zach LaVine from the Bulls has “waned” since Caruso was traded.
Scotto reported that Philadelphia would have been open to taking on LaVine’s contract if Caruso had also been included in the deal.
But now that Caruso has moved to the Thunder, the Sixers are moving on too.
The Sixers’ interest in acquiring Zach LaVine has waned since Alex Caruso was traded, per @MikeAScotto (https://t.co/JIT3FPU5Mv).
Philadelphia would’ve been more open to taking on LaVine’s contract if Caruso was also included in the deal. pic.twitter.com/w4w3knjylX
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 24, 2024
Chicago’s LaVine situation is a tricky one.
With a 2023–24 average of 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and a 45.2% field goal percentage, LaVine is clearly a talented star when he can stay healthy.
But he doesn’t just come with an extensive history of injuries; LaVine is also a very expensive player.
Few teams will want to sign him and take on his massive contract.
The 76ers had some interest but they wanted more than LaVine and when it became obvious that Caurso was off the table, they backed away from possibly pursuing this deal.
But just because the 76ers aren’t in the mix doesn’t mean a trade for LaVine is impossible.
Other teams could put together the sort of money to get him, or a three-team trade could be made.
No matter how it happens, most people agree that LaVine will likely be leaving the Bulls this summer.
That would mark a massive change for Chicago but it could also mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for them.
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