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ALEX CARUSO #9 - POINT GUARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
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2.3 APG
5.5 PPG
2.9 RPG
2.3 APG
'Category of His Own' ... Alex Caruso Makes Honest Nikola Jokic Admission Alex Caruso was complimentary of Nikola Jokic for one key reason.
4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Generates 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.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from injury report Caruso (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Toronto.
Impact Caruso appears set to return following a five-game absence, prompted by an aggravation of a previous hip strain. Oklahoma City may limit his usage, but the 30-year-old gaining full clearance Wednesday bodes well. Dillon Jones and Cason Wallace are the most likely candidates for a slight reduction in minutes with Caruso back in action.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 5th straight home win
Toronto heads into a matchup against Oklahoma City as winners of four home games in a rowDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Tuesday vs. Utah Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Caruso will be sidelined for a fifth straight game Tuesday due to a lingering hip issue. His next chance to play will be against the Raptors on Thursday, but it's not clear how close the 30-year-old guard is to a return.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid
Utah heads into the matchup with Oklahoma City after losing four in a rowDECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again vs. Rockets Caruso (hip) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Caruso has been hindered by a nagging hip injury that has limited him to just two appearances since Nov. 13. There is no word on how close he is to a return. The stud wing defender's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Jazz.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green's 41-point showing
Houston hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder after Jalen Green scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets' 122-115 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ersNOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Friday Caruso (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Caruso won't be able to face his former team due to a nagging hip injury that has limited him to just two appearances since Nov. 13. His next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder
Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City in a matchup of Western Conference teamsNOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for Wednesday Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Caruso has already missed four of the club's last six outings, and he will now miss his second consecutive game due to a lingering right hip strain. With the 30-year-old sidelined, Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will likely see an uptick in playing time. Caruso's next chance to play will come Friday against the Lakers.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Caruso (hip) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Impact Caruso exited Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers early after aggravating a right hip injury that is now holding him out of Monday's contest. With Isaiah Joe (calf, questionable) also dealing with injury, the Thunder could be shorthanded at the wing spots, leaving ample minutes for Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Fans Loved Alex Caruso's Absolutely Brutal Screen Moments After Being Hurt The Thunder guard was undeterred after a fall Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aggravates hip injury Caruso exited Wednesday's game against Portland with a right hip injury and did not return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He generated 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two as...
Impact Caruso missed three straight games with right hip soreness before returning to action Tuesday. However, he aggravated the injury late in the third quarter and missed all of the final period. Caruso's next chance to play will come Monday at Sacramento.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to locker room Caruso went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Caruso went back to the locker room at the end of the third quarter with an undisclosed injury. If he misses time, expect Ajay Mitchell and Dillon Jones to see more minutes.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Brings defense in return Caruso (hip) tallied two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist in 26 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs.
Impact Despite missing the previous three games with right hip soreness, Caruso ended up seeing his most playing time of the season in his return to action Tuesday, as the Thunder had some more minutes available on the wing with Isaiah Joe (calf) sitting out and with Jalen Williams having been pushed up to center due to the team's injuries in the frontcourt. Caruso has gotten off to a brutal start to the season with his shooting, as he's converting at just a 29 percent clip from the field and 18.9 percent from three-point range, well below his career-long rates (43.5 and 37.3 percent, respectively). While Caruso's shooting should eventually rebound, for now, he looks to be strictly a streaming option for defensive stats in most leagues. He's averaging 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in just 20.1 minutes per game over his 12 appearances.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Caruso (hip) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Caruso missed three straight games due to a sore right hip but will return to action versus San Antonio. However, Tuesday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set, so it's possible the veteran is back in street clothes for Wednesday's home game against the Trail Blazers. With Isaiah Joe (calf) sidelined Tuesday, Caruso's presence will be a big boost to the Thunder, who are coming off a disappointing two-point loss to a Mavericks team without Luka Doncic on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Still out against Dallas Caruso (hip) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.
Impact Caruso will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to right hip soreness. The 30-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with San Antonio.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Caruso expected to sign contract extension with Thunder According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, an extension between Caruso and the Thunder is considered to be the only meaningful transactio...
NOVEMBER 16 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Won't play against Phoenix Caruso (hip) is out for Friday's game versus the Suns.
Impact Caruso will miss his second straight contest Friday due to right hip soreness. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will likely continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Caruso's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Dallas.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Wednesday Caruso won't play against the Pelicans on Wednesday due to right hip soreness.
Impact This will be the first missed game of the campaign for Caruso. With the veteran guard sidelined, players such as Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams will be candidates to absorb a handful of minutes. Caruso should be considered questionable to play Friday against the Suns.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Season-high 12 points Monday Caruso ended Monday's 134-128 victory over the Clippers with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes.
Impact Caruso led the bench in scoring while posting a season-high 12 points in the win. The 30-year-old has struggled offensively through 11 regular-season outings, during which he has averaged 4.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals while shooting 30.9 percent from the floor across 19.5 minutes per game. While Caruso shouldn't be expected to provide double-digit scoring on a nightly basis, his defensive abilities have been crucial off the bench for the Thunder, and he'll likely continue to receive significant playing time in a stacked rotation.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Curry scores 36, OKC loses Holmgren to hip injury in Warriors' 127-116 win over Thunder
Stephen Curry scored 36 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off a late rally to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
