Caruso has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Miami due to left hip tightness, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Caruso exits Wednesday's tilt with two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound across 13 minutes. Look for Isaiah Joe and Dillon Jones to see more minutes the rest of the way. The Thunder will be back in action Thursday at Minnesota.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Slides to bench vs. New Orleans
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Caruso will come off the bench in Monday's matchup against the Pelicans, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
The 30-year-old swingman will revert back to his normal role off the bench with Luguentz Dort returning to game action. Over his last five outings off the bench, Caruso has averaged 7.0 points, 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 20.2 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Another double-digit performance
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Caruso ended Saturday's 125-112 victory over the Grizzlies with 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes.
Caruso scored double-digit points for the second straight game, the first time he has achieved that feat all season. He was given the starting nod for the first time since joining the Thunder, filling in after Luguentz Dort (back), Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Chet Holmgren (rest) were all ruled out. While the 27 minutes are very encouraging, there is no reason to think this will be a regular theme given what we have seen from Caruso to this point.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Starting Saturday vs. Memphis
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Caruso is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Saturday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Caruso will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday due to the absences of Luguentz Dort (back), Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Chet Holmgren (rest). Caruso registered 12 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block over 20 minutes during the Thunder's 121-109 win over the Raptors on Friday.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Available against Phoenix
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Caruso (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
After missing three straight games for the Thunder while nursing an ankle injury, Caruso will get back on the floor Wednesday against Phoenix. The veteran guard has been in and out of the lineup all season with injuries. Still, when he's healthy and available, he's a game-changer defensively for Oklahoma City, averaging a career-high 1.8 steals per game in his first year with the team.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Out against Bucks
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Caruso (ankle) will not play against the Bucks on Monday.
Caruso will miss a third game in a row Monday and remains day-to-day. With Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Jalen Williams (wrist) also sidelined, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could be pressed into more minutes on the wing.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Questionable to face Bucks
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Caruso (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso was unable to play against the Kings on Saturday after spraining his left ankle against the Warriors on Wednesday. Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace (shoulder) would take on a larger role in the Thunder's backcourt if Caruso is not cleared to play Monday.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ruled out against Sacramento
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Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
After suffering a left ankle sprain in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, Caruso will not play in Saturday's matchup against the Kings. With the veteran guard on the mend, the Thunder will likely turn to Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Sprains ankle, won't return
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Caruso has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Caruso finished the contest without accumulating any counting statistics in less than a minute of action. The 30-year-old guard's absence should open up more opportunities on the wing for Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins for the remainder of the contest. Caruso's next chance to play will come Saturday against Sacramento.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Ties season high with four steals
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.