November 17, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) celebrates his three-point basket during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
As the season progresses, the Chicago Bulls are one of the top teams to watch for possible trades.
They have been extremely disappointing this season, and although they lost 1-1 in their last two-game mini-series against the Miami Heat, they trailed by over 20 points in the opener and were eliminated in of the second match.
Zach LaVine is a name that has been floated as a likely trade candidate, and one has to assume the same can be said for DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic.
However, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, these three are not the hottest players on the Bulls roster.
Stein recently reported that Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are “generating the most November trade curiosity” in the league.
“Alex Caruso… who, as we noted previously, would have a double-digit list of trade candidates if the Bulls decided to make him available (which they didn’t),” Stein wrote.
Caruso’s defensive play and impact on winning was extremely evident early in the season, even when the Bulls were struggling.
Meanwhile, Williams is due for a contract extension next season but has struggled to make things work at the start of the year.
“Patrick Williams…who continues to intrigue several teams despite his extremely disappointing start to the season after finishing fourth overall and after the Bulls failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension before October 1st.
Deadline for 23 first-round picks for the 2020 class,” Stein wrote.
At just 22 years old, Williams still has the potential to become a top player, but early success has been difficult.
Chicago’s roster could look very different by the trade deadline this year.
Patrick Williams of the Bulls: Probably for Wednesday
Williams is dealing with a lingering left finger sprain and his likely appointment will become routine on Chicago’s injury report.
Williams has yet to miss a game this season and is on track to play on Wednesday.
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