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| Regular Season | 19.6 | 5.8 | 39.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Top Alex Caruso News
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ties season high with four steals
Caruso finished Wednesday's 123-114 victory over Utah with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five assists, four steals and three rebounds across 20 minutes.
Caruso hasn't played more than 20 minutes in any of his five appearances since returning from a 10-game absence due to a left hip strain, but he's quickly put himself back on the radar as a streaming option for steals. In those five games, he's produced nine steals, bringing his average to 1.9 over his 25 appearances on the season. Caruso will likely need to move into a consistent 25-minute role to emerge as a roster-worthy option in 12-team category leagues, but that doesn't appear likely to come to fruition anytime soon while Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace are both healthy and locked in as the Thunder's top options on the wing.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Makes defensive impact in return
Caruso (hip) tallied three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two steals, one rebound, one assist and one block across 18 minutes Tuesday in the Thunder's 118-102 win over the 76ers.
Defense is Caruso's calling card, and the 30-year-old turned in an active effort on that end of the court in his return from a 10-game absence due to a left hip strain. In 21 appearances this season, Caruso has recorded a steal in all but two of those contests and remains an elite streaming option for that category, even though his playing time will often hover between 15 and 25 minutes. While he's never been a high-usage player, Caruso has at least been a capable three-point shooter in the past with a 37.3 percent conversion rate for his career, but he's struggled to find his touch in his first season in Oklahoma City. He's thus far knocked down just 26.5 percent of his 3.2 attempts per contest from downtown.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Off injury report for Tuesday
Caruso (hip) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Caruso is expected to snap a 10-game absence streak against the 76ers due to a left hip strain. There's no indication that the 30-year-old guard will be restricted beyond his normal playing time, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 4.6 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 20.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out for Sunday
Caruso (hip) will not play Sunday against the Wizards.
Caruso will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the 76ers. Cason Wallace could offer a bit more upside in the meantime.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out for Friday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso will miss his ninth straight game Friday against the Knicks due to the left hip strain injury he's been dealing with. Cason Wallace will likely continue to get more minutes for the Thunder while Caruso is on the mend.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't play Wednesday
Caruso (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Caruso will miss an eighth straight game due to a strained left hip, and his next shot to take the floor for Oklahoma City arrives in Friday's showdown with the Knicks. The veteran guard's absence Wednesday should continue to allow Cason Wallace to absorb meaningful playing time from the Thunder's starting lineup, making the latter a viable streamer for steals in fantasy leagues.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out for Sunday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Caruso will not return to the floor for Oklahoma City on Sunday. This will be the seventh straight game Caruso has missed due to the hip strain. Aaron Wiggins may see a considerable boost in playing time, especially with Ajay Mitchell (toe) also being ruled out against Boston.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Remains out Friday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Caruso will miss his sixth consecutive outing due to a left hip strain, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Celtics. With the 30-year-old sidelined, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins will likely continue to see a bump in playing time.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out for Thursday
Caruso (hip) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
Caruso will now miss a fifth straight game while dealing with the hip strain. The Thunder will likely continue to lean on Ajay Mitchell off the bench to help shoulder the load while Caruso is on the mend.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out Tuesday vs. Minnesota
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
It'll be the fourth straight game Caruso will miss due to a left hip strain, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Clippers. Ajay Mitchell and Kenrich Williams will continue to see increased playing time off the bench due to Caruso's injury.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't suit up Sunday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Caruso will miss his third consecutive outing due to a strained left hip. With the 30-year-old sidelined, Ajay Mitchell, Dillon Jones and Kenrich Williams are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out for Saturday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
The veteran swingman will miss his second consecutive outing while he deals with a left hip strain. Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams will likely see an uptick in playing time in Caruso's absence.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't play Thursday
Caruso has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a left hip strain.
Caruso suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Wizards and will miss at least one contest, marking his first absence since Dec. 3. In his absence, Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace are candidates for a few extra minutes versus Indiana. Caruso's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Charlotte.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Leaves early Monday
Caruso didn't return to Monday's 123-105 win over the Wizards after exiting with 10:54 remaining in the fourth quarter due to an unspecified injury, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He finished with two points, four assists, two rebounds and two steals in 15 minutes.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after the game that Caruso would be evaluated Tuesday before the team provides an update on his status. Caruso is shooting a career-worst 37.7 percent from the field during his first season in Oklahoma City, but he's been a stalwart on the defensive end, with his prowess on that side of the court playing a large part in the Thunder signing him to a four-year, $81.1 million contract extension over the weekend.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Heads to locker room Monday
Caruso (undisclosed) went back to the locker room early in the fourth quarter during Monday's game against the Wizards, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso went back to the locker room with 10:54 remaining in the contest, though further details on the issue are unknown. If the 30-year-old is unable to return, he'll finish the game with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and two steals across 15 minutes. Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Caruso remains sidelined.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Nabs four-year extension
Caruso agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Thunder on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Caruso is in the midst of the final season of a four-year, $36.98 million deal, but the extension will keep him in the fold with Oklahoma City through the 2028-29 campaign. During his first season with the Thunder, Caruso has seen his playing time dip dramatically along with his shooting efficiency, but he's still proven himself to be on the elite perimeter defenders in the league. In just 20.2 minutes per game through his 19 appearances, Caruso is averaging 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocks.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Tallies three steals in loss
Caruso chipped in two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three steals over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Bucks.
Caruso failed to produce anything else of note besides the steals. When healthy, Caruso has typically played a limited role off the bench for the Thunder, highlighting the depth of their roster. His on-court impact is generally far greater than the impact he has on the scoresheet, as he's achieved double digits in points just once over his last five outings.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Posts well-rounded line in return
Caruso (hip) tallied eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 17 minutes in Thursday's 129-92 win over the Raptors.
In his return from a five-game absence due to a right hip strain, Caruso brought his usual contributions in the defensive categories, but he also complemented the pair of defensive counters with some quality perimeter shooting. In his 13 appearances with the Thunder prior to his recent absence, Caruso had been converting at a lowly 20.5 percent rate from distance. If he can continue to bring that rate closer to the 40.8 percent he shot from three-point land as a member of the Bulls in 2023-24, Caruso could start to earn more minutes in a crowded Thunder wing rotation.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Cleared to play Thursday
Caruso (hip) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against Toronto.
Caruso appears set to return following a five-game absence due to a right hip strain. Oklahoma City may limit his playing time, but the 30-year-old should slot back into the wing rotation. Caruso is averaging an impressive 1.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 19.8 minutes per game over his 13 outings on the season, but he's shooting just 35.6 percent from the field.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 186 lbs |
| Birthplace: College Station, TX |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Texas A&M |
| Experience: 7 |