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The Chicago Bulls could be in danger of losing Alex Caruso for an extended period after the fan-favorite guard was unable to return to Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a hamstring problem. This report comes via Tim Bontemps of ESPN: The Bulls say Alex Caruso won't return with a hamstring injury. He […]

The Chicago Bulls are flying high this season, sitting second in the East with a 15-8 record. While DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Lonzo Ball are the main catalysts for their early success, Alex Caruso has been just as important. The former Lakers guard brings unmatched energy on both ends of the floor and even […]

Bulls star DeMar DeRozan and teammate Alex Caruso sound off after a tough 107-104 loss against the Miami Heat. For a moment, the Bulls went head-on against the Heat for the entire game and managed to garner momentum-shifting plays—such as Caruso’s nasty dunk. However, Miami’s suffocating defense proved to be too harsh for the Bulls […]

The Carushow is back at it again. Bulls guard Alex Caruso stuns fans yet again with a nasty dunk, destroying PJ Tucker of the Miami Heat. The NBA has long-awaited a marquee matchup between these competitive teams as the Bulls and Heat have impressed so far this season. Before the game started, Chicago was behind […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso built his reputation as a cult hero on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now in his first year away from LA, AC’s finally realizing just how much love the purple and gold get from the media. In a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Bryan Kalbrosky, the Bulls star was asked about his […]

As we all now know, the Los Angeles Lakers — currently struggling with cohesion, consistent pace, and perimeter defense — opted not to bring back Alex Caruso in free agency for luxury tax reasons. Caruso wanted a two-year, $20 million deal. The Lakers didn’t want to eclipse $7 million annually, which would have added $20-$30 […]

To say that Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls have exceeded every expectation out there is an understatement. With an improved roster that compliments each other’s strengths, the guys from Windy City are tearing through the league this early in the season. But the action isn’t just contained in the court. It has spilled to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a difficult decision in the offseason by resigning Talen-Horton Tucker over Alex Caruso. It was hard for Lakers fans to say goodbye to the beloved Caruso, as he was a favorite and was an integral part of their championship team. Nonetheless, Lakers boss Rob Pelinka used his cap space to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Alex Caruso’s return to the Staples Center for the first time since his move to the Chicago Bulls. James aired out his appreciation to the former Laker guard on Twitter, quoting a tweet of the pair shaking hands during the Bulls’ 121-103 victory last night. LeBron missed […]

Alex Caruso made his return to the Staples Center on Monday night for the first time since joining the Chicago Bulls as a free agent during the offseason. The 27-year-old is a fan-favorite among Los Angeles Lakers fans, which is why it isn’t surprising that they came up with a touching tribute video for Caruso […]

Despite now being with the Chicago Bulls, Alex Caruso still remains to be one of the most-loved figures within the ranks of the Los Angeles Lakers. The fans absolutely adore the high-flying guard and at this point, some of them are already wishing that Caruso never left LA. Prior to taking his talents to Chicago […]

Alex Caruso has been making waves for his new team, the Chicago Bulls, early in the season. So much so, that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers already seem to be regretting the team’s decision to let him walk away as a free agent back in the summer. Caruso recently sat down with The Athletic’s […]

Alex Caruso will make his shortly-awaited and profoundly bittersweet return to Staples Center on Monday, as his Chicago Bulls face the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, of course, helped develop Caruso from an undrafted free agent and G-Leaguer into a fan favorite, All-NBA caliber defender, and starter in the title-clinching Game 6 of the NBA […]

It’s been a few weeks since Netflix released its insanely popular Korean series Squid Game, but it’s still etched into many people’s minds. That includes a lot of NBA players, and one particular Chicago Bulls guard has an interesting take on a potential “Squid Game” within his team. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, […]

The Chicago Bulls are surging right now, much to the surprise of everybody. They have moved up to 9 – 4 after a big 100 – 90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Led by the dynamic duo of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, it seemed like the Clippers just had no answer for the […]

Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Chicago Bulls on Monday, which means Alex Caruso will make his bittersweet return to Staples Center. Of course, this time, Caruso will be wearing red instead of gold — a sight Lakers fans still haven’t gotten over. IRL, it will be even harder to […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso has turned himself into one of the most popular players in the NBA. But beyond his everyman look, it’s his hustle and tenacity that has made him such a valuable contributor for winning teams. The Golden State Warriors could definitely use a player like that. Gary Payton II is doing […]

While the whole Los Angeles Lakers fanbase was crying after the departure of Alex Caruso, one man was apparently all smiles: Steve Kerr. And who could blame him? The Golden State Warriors coach knows how big of a difference the guard brought to the Purple and Gold. Before the Warriors’ showdown with the Chicago Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the NBA’s surprise teams early in the season  – and Lonzo Ball is a huge part of their resurgence. The five-year pro’s biggest leap this season has been most evident in his three-point shooting. Lonzo Ball was already much-improved during his two years with the New Orleans Pelicans, […]

The Chicago Bulls are officially back after their hot start to the season. It was an eventful offseason for the Bulls as they acquired many impact players, including DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. They are currently tied for first in the Eastern Conference with the Washington Wizards with a record of 8-3. Entering […]

It’s a great time for Chicago Bulls fans, as their team continues to hover near the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference. While doubts on the Bulls’ legitimacy as a true title have been immediately cast by naysayers after Chicago went on a 4-0 start against teams that didn’t make the playoffs last […]

Dubbed as ‘QB1’, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball reacts to Zach LaVine’s 360 dunk— after throwing a ridiculous pass from the other end of the court. In the fourth quarter of last game’s win against the Mavs, Alex Caruso fell to the ground after garnering another steal, yet managed to find Nikola Vučević, who then found […]

It looks like the Chicago Bulls are going to have to un-retire Michael Jordan’s No. 23 jersey in the near future. In case there was any doubt in your mind as to who’s going to be wearing that iconic No 23 shirt, well, there’s actually just one man who’s worthy of doing the same — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers confounded their fans and the NBA world by letting Alex Caruso walk in free agency. Caruso landed a four-year, $37 million deal with the Chicago Bulls. He and his new team have been thriving (7-3) early into the 2021-22 season, while the Lakers have largely struggled, especially on defense. Alex Caruso […]

Alex Caruso has taken Chicago by storm with his hot start this season but for Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, there’s another player in the squad who has a noticeable star quality. In his first 10 games for the Chicago Bulls, Alex Caruso managed to make an impact on his new team, serving as a […]

Alex Caruso knew the Chicago Bulls were the perfect team for him when it was made clear he couldn’t return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and based on the early returns, he’s right. Speaking on JJ Redick’s The Old Man & The Three podcast, Caruso discussed why he chose the Bulls after his Lakers exit. […]

When DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso signed with the Chicago Bulls in the summer, everyone already tagged them as the next up-and-coming team. Fans know about DeRozan and what he can do on the floor. He’s a midrange assassin who has developed his passing game during his stint with the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is arguably one of the most unassuming guys ever in the NBA. He’s not just deceptively athletic. He is truly an explosive athlete who is very much capable of embarrassing defenders at the rim, as Utah Jazz rim-protectin’ monster Rudy Gobert found out Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/7mCD0w5QOE — Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) […]

For Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls, basketball life away from Tinseltown is going just fine. Incredibly fine. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard has not tasted a defeat since flying east to join the Bulls. Chicago is on a flaming start, winning all of their first four games. As for the Lakers, they’re 1-2 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers let Alex Caruso walk to the Chicago Bulls in free agency because they didn’t want to pay up for him, but they might have found his replacement. Rookie Austin Reaves has taken the Lakers by storm and has enjoyed a lot of success playing next to LeBron James. LeBron and Caruso […]

The Chicago Bulls have been firing on all cylinders to start the new NBA season. They’re the first team to three wins, going 3-0 with an average margin of victory at 12.3 thus far. While they’ve only played the Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans and the Cade Cunningham-less Detroit Pistons twice, it’s still impressive that they’ve […]

Being one of the greatest, if not the greatest, players of all time has to be draining. Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso knows this all too well. After all, he was in the presence of LeBron James for his entire career before he signed with his new team (forming a close bond with him in […]

Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers’ unprecedented title run inside the Orlando bubble. Alex Caruso, who is now with the Chicago Bulls, was an undeniably integral part of LA’s 2020 championship, which is why it is only fitting that he came out with an epic six-word message about that momentous occasion. […]

Alex Caruso is in on the joke. The newest Chicago Bulls addition is fully aware that he’s become a cult hero during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also knows it wasn’t always just about his play. The Bulls guard was candid about the fanfare he’s still receiving now that he’s playing for […]

Somehow the month of October is upon us, which means NBA preseason is also here–specifically October 5 for Chicago Bulls fans. And what comes before preseason? Training camp. The newly revamped Bulls held their Media Day on September 27 and quickly began scrimmaging thereafter. While headliner Zach LaVine was simply getting back to it, the […]

Alex Caruso is ready to spread his wings. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard has made his way to the Windy City. The move to the Chicago Bulls also likely comes with an even bigger role for the five-year veteran. Caruso may very well be asked to create more scoring opportunities and play on-ball more […]

The Chicago Bulls pleased a lot of fans this offseason. Between bringing aboard powerhouses in Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan and continuing to speak on their commitment to hold onto Zach LaVine long-term, the front office certainly did what was necessary to position the team for immediate success, heading into the 2021-22 NBA season. But […]

Alex Caruso was one of the most well-loved figures within the Los Angeles Lakers organization, which is why more than a few folks were saddened by news that the 27-year-old decided to take his talents to the Chicago Bulls over the summer. This included none other than LeBron James, who himself continues to stay in […]

It’s been nearly two months since Alex Caruso parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, but there’s no denying that there are more than a few LA supporters who are still ruing the loss of the fan-favorite combo guard. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka recently opened up about the team’s failed attempt […]