The Milwaukee Bucks Should Make Every Effort to Trade for Alex Caruso

The Milwaukee Bucks are thoroughly examining their options this offseason to enhance their roster. Free agency doesn’t seem promising, but a trade might be the solution, especially considering the Chicago Bulls are just a two-hour drive away.

The Bulls have struggled since the Michael Jordan era, holding onto their stars instead of rebuilding. With DeMar DeRozan hitting free agency and trade rumors about Zach LaVine, the Bulls might be willing to trade their defensive specialist, Alex Caruso. If so, Bucks GM Jon Horst should actively pursue this opportunity.

Caruso should be a top priority for Milwaukee. Here’s why he fits perfectly with the Bucks and why they should do everything possible to acquire him.

Defensive Expertise

Caruso is a premier on-ball defender, capable of locking down players like Tyrese Maxey and Jayson Tatum. His versatility in defense, which the Bucks lacked last season when trying to fit Malik Beasley into a similar role, makes him a significant upgrade. Caruso would enhance Milwaukee’s defense, allowing them to employ a switch-heavy scheme when Damian Lillard is benched. If Patrick Beverley returns, he and Caruso would form a formidable backcourt, posing a serious challenge to any opponent.