23+11+11! A win-win trade! Thank you, Thunder!

This season, the total payroll of $242.1 million ranks second in the league, with a luxury tax of $149 million leading the league, yet the Cavaliers have only achieved a 15-13 record so far, sitting ninth in the East... Last season, they were the Eastern Conference leaders with a 64-18 regular season record.

In the upcoming trade market, Mitchell’s name might become a popular keyword. This season, he is putting up explosive stats with an average of 30.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Despite his incredible individual talent, the team’s decline continues. His salary this season is $46.39 million.

In a recent play-in game that felt like a battle between cellar-dwellers in the East, the tenth-seeded Bulls upset expectations, easily defeating the Cavaliers 127-111 and thoroughly dominating them.

The Cavaliers’ stats are as follows:

The Bulls’ stats are as follows:

Giddey once again posted a triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. This season, he is averaging 20.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game.His shooting percentages stand at 47.6% from the field, 40.4% from three, and 75.6% from the free-throw line. He shows great potential to average a triple-double this season and recently signed a four-year $100 million extension with the Bulls during the offseason.

Born on October 10, 2002, he was the 6th overall pick in the 2021 first round. He played three seasons with the Thunder before being traded to the Bulls in the summer of 2024 in exchange for Caruso. Notably, in the first season after Giddey left (the 24-25 season), Caruso helped the Thunder win the championship.

However, Giddey has little reason to regret leaving. Although he missed out on a championship with the Thunder, he has enjoyed an unprecedented role as the primary ball-handler in Chicago, resulting in near triple-double averages this season and securing a big contract. For him personally, these achievements are more valuable than a championship.

Previously, Thunder reporter Brandon Rahbar tweeted his admiration,stating that the trade involving Giddey and Caruso is one of the best win-win deals in NBA history.

Giddey is only 23 years old this year and still has unlimited potential. He already has a chance to be selected for the All-Star game this season and is expected to become a regular All-Star. His NBA dream journey has just begun. A side note: when looking for a girlfriend in the future, make sure she’s of legal age. (Just kidding.)