Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/how-the-bulls-situation-with-zach-lavine-is-taking-shape-211644393.html
If Chicago does intend to start a complete teardown and makeover, then Bulls guard and defensive stalwart Alex Caruso could possibly net Chicago its greatest return of any player on the roster. The sense around NBA decision-makers is that Caruso’s contract — still with another season at just under $10 million for 2024-25, plus his malleability alongside most players — could generate a market that touches most of the league, championship contenders and inexperienced playoff hopefuls alike. The Bulls have already required multiple first-round picks for the 29-year-old veteran when opposing teams have asked about Caruso’s availability. If his number of suitors were to indeed match the breadth of teams that checked with Portland about landing Jrue Holiday this fall, it’s not unreasonable to expect Caruso to fetch the Bulls a similar price point of draft capital, as Holiday netted the Blazers both a 2024 and 2029 first-round pick.
2 protected or late 1st rounders isn’t as ridiculous as people make it sound. Caruso is a proven high impact player, 1st team all-defence with championship pedigree. It really just depends how badly a contender wants to win-now
People really act like a 1st round pick has some standard value. That couldn’t be more wrong. It’s literally a 1st overall pick up until the 30th and everything in between. Alex Cauruso is better than 2 players both picked in the high 20’s to mid 30s. He’s not as good as 2 number 7-10 picks though.
I’ve never understood the term championship pedigree. Like they have papers showing they are specifically bred from a long line of nba champions?