The Los Angeles Lakers, who are currently 3-5, had lost their last two games before playing the Houston Rockets, who eventually went on to lose to the Rockets 128-94 too. The Lakers’ start hasn’t quite lived up to their expectations. Fans are left wanting answers to this average start to the season. Some fans have even ringed the ball for a trade move for their former player Alex Caruso.
Los Angeles Lakers are just 8 games into its 2023–24 season. It is certainly too early to worry. However, it seems too early to begin considering what the Lakers might do to improve their squad between this point and the final day for player trades on February 8.
“There are already calls in Los Angeles for a third star”
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 8, 2023
A few recent rumors suggest they might even bring back a familiar face for Los Angeles Lakers fans. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the Lakers may be looking to bring back their former player Alex Caruso, she said, “There are already calls in Los Angeles for a third star”.
Bulls trailed 22-4… then Alex Caruso got subbed in.
11 PTS
2 REB
2 BLK
3-4 3PBulls and Suns are tied 57-57 at half 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/nU92Qvrimp
— BullsMuse (@BullsMuse_) November 9, 2023
After the 2020–21 season, the Los Angeles Lakers allowed Caruso to depart in free agency. However, in the offseason, he joined the Chicago Bulls. Over the first eight matches this season, the 29-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists according to StatMuse. He has proven to be a reliable role player for the Bulls.
Bulls’ reported demands to let go of Alex Caruso
Chicago Bulls’ star Alex Caruso has been the talk of the town once again. After last season’s trade rumors that Caruso would be going away had settled, it seems that it has again flared up this season. With rumors of Caruso going back to his former team Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers Could Seek Trade for Alex Caruso 👀
“The rumor around the Lakers was they regretted letting him go almost immediately after it happened,” the exec said. “They knew that was a mistake. He’s not the same player now, but the Lakers are worried they don’t have enough of an… pic.twitter.com/xFscuUC4UB
— BASKETBALL ON 𝕏 (@BasketballOnX) November 8, 2023
According to HeavySports, “The rumor around the Lakers was they regretted letting him go almost immediately after it happened,” one Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports. “They knew that was a mistake. He’s not the same player now, but the Lakers are worried they don’t have enough of an edge. He could be someone who helps fix that.”
It will not be easy for any team to secure a trade for the Bulls’ star as their demands too will be high for any trade to happen. Some rumors have been circling that the Bulls may demand a first-round pick. This demand may be high for any team in the NBA, especially the Lakers.
It remains to be seen how this story of the trade unfolds over the months. Alex Caruso is an astute player and any team will enjoy having him but it is up to the opposition team to secure a hard trade move with the Bulls if they were to give in. Eventually, everything will be cleared out in a few months regarding this hot topic.
