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Alex Caruso Trade to Thunder Voted 2nd-best Offseason Move by NBA Execs, Coaches

The Oklahoma City Thunder's trade for guard Alex Caruso was voted as the second-best acquisition of the NBA offseason in a recent ESPN poll.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps surveyed 18 coaches, scouts and executives who voted Caruso's arrival in Oklahoma City second behind the Philadelphia 76ers' signing of Paul George.

  • Paul George signing with the 76ers: 6 votes
  • Alex Caruso trade to the Thunder: 5
  • Jalen Brunson extending with the Knicks: 3
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing with the Orlando Magic: 2
  • Rob Dillingham drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves: 1
  • Mikal Bridges traded by the Brooklyn Nets: 1

The Thunder acquired Caruso from the Bulls in June, sending back guard Josh Giddey.