ALEX CARUSO NEWS

Absent from injury report Caruso (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Detroit.

Impact Caruso was a late scratch prior to Wednesday's game against Boston due to an illness, but he's set to be available for Saturday. With Chet Holmgren resting and Aaron Wiggins dealing with an illness, Caruso could see an uptick in playing time against the Pistons. The veteran swingman has averaged 8.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes while shooting 48.1 percent from deep over nine games since the All-Star break.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday vs. Boston Caruso (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Caruso was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report due to an illness, which is severe enough for him to be ruled out for Wednesday's contest. He'll have two days to recover before the Thunder's next game against the Pistons on Saturday. Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe figure to see extended playing time off the bench Wednesday due to Caruso's absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Caruso (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Boston, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Caruso was a late addition to the injury report which is not a good sign for his availability. If he's unable to play Wednesday, guys like Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could be asked to step up for the Thunder.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers 107-89 with Gilgeous-Alexander held out for rest

Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89...

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from injury report Caruso has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Caruso will have a tall task ahead of him Friday as he returns from missing Wednesday's win against the Grizzlies. The defensive-minded guard will have to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Cason Wallace (knee) and Luguentz Dort (knee) all ruled out for this game against Portland.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City hosts Portland after Gilgeous-Alexander's 41-point performance

Oklahoma City takes on the Portland Trail Blazers after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 120-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out against Memphis Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Caruso will miss a game for the Thunder for the 24th time this season Wednesday, which is a costly blow to the team's depth in the backcourt, especially on the defensive end of the floor. Isaiah Joe (back) has been listed as questionable for this game, so Oklahoma City might need to lean on Aaron Wiggins and Adam Flagler to potentially help shoulder the load in the backcourt.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City visits Memphis following Gilgeous-Alexander's 51-point game

Oklahoma City faces the Memphis Grizzlies after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points in the Thunder's 137-128 victory against the Houston Rockets

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't return Monday Caruso (undisclosed) briefly exited to the locker room during Monday's 137-128 win over Houston before returning to the bench in the second quarter, Clemente Almanza of USA Today r...

Impact Caruso left for the locker room in the first quarter, though he was back on the club's bench for the second. The Thunder will likely provide further details on the veteran swingman's status ahead of Wednesday's game against Memphis.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Caruso (rest) isn't listed on the Thunder's injury report for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact After sitting out Friday's win over Atlanta, Caruso will return to action Sunday. Over his last nine appearances, the veteran has averaged 8.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 20.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Caruso is out for Friday's game against the Hawks for rest purposes.

Impact The veteran guard will take a seat Friday, clearing up some extra minutes for Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins in Oklahoma City's rotation. Caruso should be able for return to the Thunder's lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Spurs.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

West-leading Thunder outlast Timberwolves 130-123 behind 37 points from Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals to help the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 on Sund...

FEBRUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches two steals in return Caruso (hip) recorded eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds and two steals across 18 minutes in Friday's 130-107 win over the Jazz.

Impact Caruso missed the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break Feb. 13 versus the Timberwolves on account of left hip tightness, but the week-long hiatus provided him with enough time to heal up before Oklahoma City's first game of the second half. The Thunder also welcomed back fellow wing Cason Wallace (shoulder) back from a seven-game absence, leaving limited playing time to go around for all of Wallace (22 minutes), Caruso, Aaron Wiggins (22 minutes), Luguentz Dort (26 minutes) and Isaiah Joe (18 minutes). Caruso has shown that even while playing under 20 minutes he can bring value as a streaming option for steals, but the lack of major playing time will likely prevent him from emerging as a must-roster player in 12-team leagues or shallower.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

West-leading Thunder beat the Jazz 130-107 for 8th victory in 9 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available vs. Utah Caruso (hip) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Caruso missed the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break with a hip issue, but the veteran guard will be able to return to the hardwood Friday. That said, and even though he brings a lot to the table on the defensive end, he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in most formats due to his lack of scoring and his second-unit role.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Grading 2024-25 Season for Thunder's Alex Caruso at NBA All-Star Break With the NBA All-Star break here, it’s time to evaluate Oklahoma City Thunder’s Alex Caruso’s 2024-25 season.

FEBRUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder to visit Kessler, Jazz

Utah and Oklahoma City will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timberwolves sit Gobert with back spasms and face NBA-best Thunder without 3 starters

The Minnesota Timberwolves had three starters missing from their game against NBA-leading Oklahoma City

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play against Minnesota Caruso (hip) is out for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Caruso will remain out Thursday after suffering a left hip injury against Miami. Isaiah Joe will likely continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Caruso's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break against the Jazz on Feb. 21.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with hip injury 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls 'own it' after getting embarrassed by Pistons in 132-92 blowout

The Chicago Bulls were missing so many open 3-pointers and layups that Nikola Vucevic decided to have a little fun against the Detroit Pistons

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 and Thunder make franchise-record 27 3s in 137-101 rout of Pelicans

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the New Orleans Pelicans 137-101

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slides to bench vs. New Orleans Caruso will come off the bench in Monday's matchup against the Pelicans, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to bench vs. New Orleans Caruso will come off the bench in Monday's matchup against the Pelicans, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-digit performance 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.

Impact Caruso scored double-digits 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 him to this point.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE