Alex Caruso

Caruso was limited to just 41 games during the 2021-22 campaign due to injuries. Although he played a career-high 67 games last season, he still dealt with a lingering foot issue that limited his availability down the stretch. When he was on the court, the 29-year-old's production declined overall. He averaged 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.5 minutes per game, all down from his first year in Chicago. The Bulls tinkered with their starting lineup last season, and Caruso got the nod in 36 of his 67 appearances. The team also opted for a smaller lineup late in the year, so he took on a starting role in 18 of his last 19 outings but didn't see a significant uptick in production. The Bulls also added Jevon Carter to their backcourt during the offseason to replace Patrick Beverley, and Carter proved capable of handling a starting job during his time in Milwaukee. With Lonzo Ball out in recent years, the Bulls haven't gotten much production out of their replacement point guards. Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu haven't shown much promise when available, so it's certainly possible the team gives Carter some chances to contribute. Caruso's availability has been a significant concern throughout his career, and he struggled to showcase much upside when healthy last season. With increased competition for minutes in the backcourt, Caruso isn't necessarily a player to prioritize in fantasy drafts.