Caruso is expected to miss time due to an ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Caruso already ruled out for Wednesday's game in Dallas, it sounds like the veteran forward could remain sidelined beyond a one-game absence. That would leave Oklahoma City without one of its key rotation wings for at least the near term, which could force Jared McCain into a big role for the banged-up Thunder.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Caruso (ankle) won't play Wednesday in Dallas.
Kenrich Williams and Bennett Stirtz should see a boost with Caruso on the inactive list for Wednesday's game. Caruso's next chance to play will come Saturday in Houston.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't return vs. Phoenix
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Caruso won't return to Monday's game against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports. He'll finish with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in nine minutes.
Caruso turned his ankle late in the second quarter and won't return in the second half of this one. With the veteran wing out for the remainder of the contest, Bennet Stirtz and Josh Dix will likely see increased burn. Caruso's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game at Dallas.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Exits to locker room
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Caruso exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Suns due to an apparent right ankle injury, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Caruso appeared to turn his ankle before limping to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Strong showing in win
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Caruso closed Sunday's 108-101 win over the Clippers with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes.
Caruso delivered an excellent all-around performance off the bench, leading Oklahoma City in assists while contributing across every major statistical category. With Cason Wallace exiting early due to a left shoulder injury and Jalen Williams suffering a potentially serious leg injury late in the contest, Caruso could see increased playing time and playmaking opportunities in the coming games.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Fills stat sheet in win
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Caruso closed with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over Denver.
With two straight workloads of at least 20 minutes, Caruso looks to have stitched up a relatively significant role off the bench for the Thunder. As long as he's handling that type of playing time, the defensive-minded swingman should be able to supply a healthy dose of steals and blocks for fantasy managers.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Caruso is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso started in the 116-89 loss to the Rockets in the Thunder's final preseason contest. However, as expected, he will return to the bench versus San Antonio.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Starting vs. Indiana
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Caruso will start Tuesday's preseason meeting with Indiana, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Chet Holmgren (quadriceps) will remain on the inactive list, opening the door for Caruso to enter the starting five. He'll be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Good to go vs. Indiana
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Caruso (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Caruso didn't travel with the Thunder for their loss to Atlanta on Monday, but he'll return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With the veteran swingman back in action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Brooks Barnhizer, Josh Dix and Otega Oweh.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Not traveling to Atlanta
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Caruso (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta but are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. The veteran wing has averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game in each of his first two seasons in Oklahoma City, but his positive real-life impact has been undeniable.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Starting Wednesday
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Caruso will start in Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
The 32-year-old veteran did not suit up for Tuesday's preseason opener for maintenance reasons, but he's set to make his preseason debut Wednesday evening. He will likely have some minutes restrictions for the exhibition, though.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Good to go Wednesday
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Caruso (rest) is set to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Caruso sat out the Thunder's preseason opener but is set to return Wednesday. The veteran swingman saw a slight dip in playing time last season, averaging 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.2 minutes per game across 56 regular-season appearances.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Taking Tuesday off
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Caruso will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso will still make the trip to Tulsa but is one of several rotation players being held out. The veteran guard should have opportunities to see preseason action later in Oklahoma City's five-game exhibition schedule.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Feeling healthy
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Caruso is feeling healthy at training camp, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
"I mean, Day 3 of training camp's the third-best day you're going to feel all year besides Day 2 and Day 1," Caruso said Friday. The veteran swingman made zero starts for the Thunder a season ago and has made three altogether since joining Oklahoma City in 2024-25, but he should at least remain a strong source of steals for fantasy managers in category-driven leagues for 2026-27. Despite never logging at least 30 minutes per game, Caruso has averaged at least one steal in each year of his career besides his rookie campaign.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Larger role incoming?
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According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason salary-saving moves resulted in the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
Caruso's defensive versatility and championship experience should make him an even more valuable part of the Thunder's rotation, though he'll continue to share minutes with Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and rookie Jared McCain. Caruso's fantasy value should remain strongest in leagues that reward defensive production.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Shooting struggles in Game 7 defeat
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Caruso had 12 points (3-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 111-103 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Caruso entered Saturday's win-or-go-home contest having connected on 55.7 percent of his three-point attempts over the first six games of the series, but he was unable to carry that efficiency into Game 7. His 39 minutes of playing time were his most since the start of the regular season and second most on the Thunder behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (43 minutes). Caruso scored in double digits in five of seven games of the series and will end the Western Conference Finals having averaged 14.9 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.9 threes over 26.1 minutes per game. Caruso has been a key piece to the Thunder's success since being acquired from the Bulls during the 2024 offseason and is under contract with Oklahoma City for two more seasons.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Strikes for 22 in Tuesday's win
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Caruso closed with 22 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals over 28 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 127-114 win over the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
The veteran forward was the only member of the OKC bench to score more than eight points, and Caruso was second in scoring on the team behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-high 32 points. It was an impressive bounce-back effort from Caruso after he was held scoreless in Game 4. During the WCF, he's averaging 17.0 points, 3.6 threes, 2.8 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in just 24.6 minutes while shooting a blistering 56.8 percent from the floor and 58.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Returns Tuesday
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Caruso (ankle) returned to Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs with 2:57 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Caruso appeared to roll his ankle earlier in the quarter before leaving for the locker room. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Briefly exits to locker room
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Caruso exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs due to an apparent ankle injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Caruso appeared to roll his right ankle before eventually checking out with 7:06 remaining in the first half and heading back to the locker room. He's already back on the bench, so it appears likely he'll be able to return.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Momentum halts in Game 4 loss
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Caruso closed with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 14 minutes during Sunday's 103-82 loss to the Spurs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Caruso finally came back to earth, failing to score for the first time in the playoffs. Coming off arguably his best stretch of the season, Caruso was limited to just 14 minutes while also dealing with foul trouble. Prior to Sunday, he had scored at least 15 points in three straight games, playing a pivotal role for the Thunder despite coming off the bench. With the series now tied at 2-2, Caruso will look to rediscover his form from earlier in the series as the series shifts to Oklahoma City for Game 5.
