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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 […]

The Chicago Bulls struck fast in free agency by coming to terms with Lonzo Ball right out of the gate. That wasn’t the only big move the Bulls made on the first day of free agency, though, as they also nabbed Alex Caruso away from the Los Angeles Lakers. To many, it was surprising to […]

Chicago Bulls fans are certainly a chatty bunch every offseason, but this summer, they actually have plenty worth talking about. After going 31-41 last season, which sat them 11th in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls were hellbent on making sure their 2021-22 campaign would tell a different story. So they hit the free agency ground […]

The Chicago Bulls come into next season with a bona fide superstar on the roster in Zach LaVine…’s new teammate Alex Caruso. The All-Star and the former Los Angeles Lakers favorite were spotted working out together, in what could be a very successful backcourt tandem for the Bulls this season. Check out the Bulls guards […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had a breakout campaign last season as he got his first-ever NBA All-Star nod. So as expected, he’s looking to build on the momentum in leading the Bulls in the upcoming season. All great players add a facet to their repertoire every offseason. It’s almost a requirement. For LaVine, it […]

Alex Caruso is eager to have a fresh start with the Chicago Bulls after signing a lucrative offer in the offseason. But in the meantime, it looks like he is enjoying his extended rest. With the opening of the new NBA season still a few weeks away, Caruso is making sure he has time for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went through a complete squad overhaul in the offseason. The arrival of several new players meant that others had to move on from their time in Hollywood. The Purple and Gold recently shared a tribute for all their departing players on Instagram, and it prompted a heartfelt reaction from none other […]

When Alex Caruso signed with the Chicago Bulls, fans and experts alike questioned why the Los Angeles Lakers let him walk away. It was then revealed that the Purple and Gold did not counter, suggesting that they didn’t want the gritty guard back. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, that was not the case. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in this year’s offseason. They completely revamped their roster as they made a blockbuster trade by giving up Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for superstar Russell Westbrook. After the trade, the Lakers swoop in Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Wayne […]

Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have found their way back together with the Chicago Bulls. The pair both came from the Los Angeles Lakers before Ball was shipped off in the deal that brought Anthony Davis. Speaking out on his newest Bulls teammate, Ball summed up Caruso’s impact in two words. Via Joe Crowley of […]

Now a member of the Chicago Bulls, Lonzo Ball will have new stars to feed in Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan. While this stellar list of cast members excites the former second overall pick, Ball’s perfect teammate isn’t among these big names. Instead, Ball sees this tag as befitting another Bulls newcomer in […]

Alex Caruso is ready to show the Chicago Bulls why he became a cult hero for Los Angeles Lakers fans. Caruso, who signed a four-year deal that’s worth $37 million with the Bulls earlier this week,  isn’t a major acquisition for Chicago, but the intangibles he can bring to the table could pay huge dividends […]

Alex Caruso’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers may be over, but he will never forget his stint with the Purple and Gold and the plays he made with the team–especially the ones he made alongside LeBron James. There is no doubt the 27-year-old guard has forged a strong relationship with LeBron during their brief […]

It was surely tough for Los Angeles Lakers fans to see Alex Caruso leave Hollywood, the place where he became some sort of an underground basketball deity in his own right. Los Angeles is always about the superstars, but it’s also a place that can make legends out of garden-variety players because that’s what Tinseltown […]

It’s safe to say that the Chicago Bulls were one of the big winners in free agency. While all the discussion revolved around contending teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets, among others, the Bulls front office were able to lure in three incredible players: Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball, and DeMar […]

After four memorable years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Alex Caruso has officially parted ways with the Purple & Gold. The 27-year-old recently came out with an emotional farewell message for LA and it produced quite an epic reaction from now-former teammate LeBron James. For starters, here’s Caruso’s heartfelt goodbye note from his Instagram account: […]

Alex Caruso’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers is officially over after he agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls this offseason. However, he won’t be leaving LA with any ill feeling after the city and the fans embraced him fully. In his parting message for the city on Instagram, Caruso made sure to […]

Alex Caruso has been many things to Los Angeles Lakers fans throughout the years. He’s been a cult figure, a GOAT contender, and the regular guy just like us who’s somehow playing in the NBA. But apparently, he’s also the reason Marc Gasol is staying with the Lakers. For now, at least. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne […]

Marc Gasol remains to be one of the few players from last season’s Los Angeles Lakers team that is currently still part of the roster for 2021-22. As it turns out, however, this could all change soon with the Lakers reportedly looking to trade the veteran big man. According to ESPN insider Ramona Shelburne, LA […]

The Chicago Bulls have already had quite the offseason, reshaping their roster in a big way just a few days into the NBA free agency. Most recently, the Bulls managed to acquire All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. So far, the Bulls have added DeRozan, point […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started their free agency off just fine. After nearly two hours of silence, L.A. agreed to terms with three former Lakers, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, and Wayne Ellington, in a span of minutes. However, the tide shifted about half an hour later, when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Alex Caruso will sign […]

Alex Caruso has signed a four-year, $37 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. This sent shockwaves to the Los Angeles Lakers fans who thought the guard was going nowhere. After all, Caruso was an intrinsic part of the Purple and Gold’s 2020 title run. Now, Caruso is set to don the Bulls jersey and join […]

Kyle Kuzma, who was recently traded to the Washington Wizards in the Russell Westbrook deal, couldn’t be any happier for his brother and former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Alex Caruso after the crafty guard got paid. Caruso is leaving LeBron James and the Lakers after he agreed to a four-year, $37 million deal with the […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso officially bids farewell to the franchise as he signs a huge four-year deal with the Chicago Bulls. After news broke out of his move to the Windy City, the 27-year-old immediately went to Twitter to send a huge shout-out to the entire city of LA – his home […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of one of the biggest surprises of free agency after it was revealed that Alex Caruso was taking his talents to the Chicago Bulls on a four-year deal worth $37 million. While the general belief was that both camps were looking to extend his deal in Hollywood, […]

Alex Caruso is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and signing with the Chicago Bulls, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Caruso has reportedly reached a four-year, $37 million deal with the Bulls–a significant pay raise from his $2.7 million salary from the Lakers in each of the past two seasons. Free agent guard Alex Caruso […]

NBA free agency begins Monday — four days after the 2021 NBA Draft, 13 days after the NBA Finals, one day before Summer League tips off, and while dozens of players compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Other than that, not much is happening during this so-called “offseason.” The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of work […]

If it’s up to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Danny Duffy, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have to keep Alex Caruso in Tinseltown and in Purple & Gold threads, per Blake Harris. Danny Duffy said he's been lobbying for Russell Westbrook to join the Lakers forever Said they need to keep Alex Caruso — […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is an unrestricted free agent this 2021 offseason, and his future with the Purple and Gold remains murky. While it sure looks like Caruso wants to stay in LA, the team’s recent trade for Russell Westbrook put doubts whether the Lakers would still want him back. Besides, he is […]

The future of Alex Caruso with the Los Angeles Lakers might be in doubt right now, but it looks like the 27-year-old is having one heck of an offseason thus far. It appears as though Caruso is cozying it up with Instagram superstar Mia Ambile, and their rumored union just went “IG official” (h/t Sam […]

Russell Westbrook going to the Los Angeles Lakers means a lot of things. First off, LeBron James and Anthony Davis get their third star to help carry them back to title contention. But one underlying effect is that it could mean the end of Alex Caruso’s time wearing the Purple & Gold. Alex Caruso is […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Alex Caruso and Josh Hart just had a hilarious exchange on the mean streets of Twitter. Caruso went on a bit of a rant about how the Twitterverse is populated by all sorts of “experts.” Hart decided to chime in and it resulted in a brief moment that took you […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso might have played his last game as a member of the Purple & Gold in the 2020-2021 NBA season as he enters free agency this summer. And, per reports, the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers could be on the lookout for a solid playmaker and Caruso is definitely part of their […]

The UEFA Euro 2020 final between England and Italy was a thriller from start to finish. Luke Shaw started things off with the quickest goal in Euro final history. Unfortunately, that would end up being the only goal England scored in the match and it went to penalties after nobody scored in extra time. The […]

In general, things have been mostly quiet on the Los Angeles Lakers front since their season ended on June 3. Undoubtedly, the news cycle will ramp up as the 2021 NBA Draft (the Lakers pick No. 22), free agency, and Summer League commence in a matter of weeks. The Lakers have about half a roster’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has reportedly been arrested for illegal possession of marijuana. The news was confirmed by Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach. It appears Alex Caruso has been arrested for marijuana possession by Texas A&M University Police. pic.twitter.com/smztqTb2f3 — Ben Rohrbach (@brohrbach) June 23, 2021 The Athletic reported on what is known on […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso appears to be enjoying the offseason. A little bit too much, that is. Multiple reports have confirmed that the 27-year-old has been arrested in Texas for possession of Marijuana. Caruso was reportedly arrested by Texas A&M University Police in Brazos County on Tuesday. Complex reports that Caruso has been […]