ALEX CARUSO NEWS

Will play Sunday vs. Memphis Caruso (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Game 1 against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Impact Caruso didn't play in the Thunder's last two games of the regular season due to an ankle injury, but he's been cleared to play Sunday. The eight-year guard out of Texas A&M was limited to 54 games (three starts) due to various injuries, but he finished his first regular season with Oklahoma City averaging 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals over 19.3 minutes per contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, No. 1 seed Thunder look to take another step against Grizzlies

Oklahoma City takes the No. 1 seed in the playoffs into its first-round opener against Memphis

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Expected to play Sunday Caruso (ankle) is expected to play in the postseason.

Impact Caruso missed the final two regular-season games, but his absences were likely precautionary, as the Thunder already had the No. 1 seed locked up. The defensive-minded guard averaged 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 19.3 minutes across 54 appearances (three starts) during his first regular season in Oklahoma City.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Caruso (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Just like it happened Friday against the Jazz, the Thunder will rest the majority of their regular rotation members for this regular-season finale after securing not only the top seed in the Western Conference, but also the best record in the league. Caruso doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside due to his defensive-minded role off the bench, but he's key to what the Thunder do on defense, so the focus should be to get him as healthy as possible for the start of the postseason on April 19.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three games in a row

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Friday Caruso won't play in Friday's game against the Jazz due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Caruso presumably picked up a minor ankle injury during his last appearance Wednesday against the Suns, though it would also appear as though the club is trying to rest up the rotation players leading up to the postseason. Adam Flagler and Ajay Mitchell should see chances to step up with Caruso, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace all ruled out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Phoenix Caruso is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact The Thunder will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (lower leg), so Caruso will take his place in the lineup. Even if he's not expected to replicate his production, Caruso should experience a bump in his numbers. He's scored 14 points in his previous two starts this season, whereas his season average is only 6.8 per contest.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Caruso (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to an ankle issue, Caruso will be back on the floor Friday in Houston. The veteran guard is averaging 6.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game, shooting 44.7 percent from the floor and 35.4 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Houston, aims for 12th straight road win

Oklahoma City enters a matchup against Houston after winning 11 straight road games

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Caruso is one of the notable players for the Thunder who will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Detroit. Oklahoma City will likely lean on Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams to help shoulder the load.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Final Injury Report for Pistons-Thunder, Will Alex Caruso Play? The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without Alex Caruso in Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.

APRIL 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Final Injury Report for Pistons-Thunder, Will Alex Caruso Play? The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without Alex Caruso in Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.

APRIL 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Iffy for Wednesday Caruso is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Caruso is a late addition to the injury report, which is always a concern. The oft-injured wing missed only three games in March, but his playing time has dropped recently, averaging only 14.7 minutes a night over his last three games.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Don't let weaponized incompetence fool you — Josh Giddey, Alex Caruso trade was win-win Don't let weaponized incompetence fool you — Josh Giddey, Alex Caruso trade was win-win.

MARCH 31 • USATODAY.COM

Good to go Saturday Caruso (back) will play Saturday against the Pacers.

Impact Caruso played just 10 minutes in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies because of back soreness, but he was able to shake off a questionable tag for this contest. There's no word of any restrictions against the Pacers.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Caruso (back) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Caruso played only 10 minutes in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies because of back soreness. However, there's a chance the veteran guard won't miss time due to the back issue being listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Indiana.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly a season later, Mark Daigneault sees Josh Giddey, Alex Caruso trade as win-win Nearly a season later, Mark Daigneault sees Josh Giddey, Alex Caruso trade as win-win.

MARCH 28 • USATODAY.COM

Josh Giddey's Game-Winner Forcing Reevaluation of Thunder-Bulls Trade The trade sending Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City kicked off this past offseason.

MARCH 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

Oklahoma City faces Indiana, seeks 9th straight win

Oklahoma City hosts Indiana aiming to extend its eight-game win streak

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and Oklahoma City defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 as the Thunder won their eighth straight and team-record 61st game of the season

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with back injury Caruso won't return to Thursday's game against the Grizzlies due to low back soreness, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.

Impact It's unclear as to when Caruso suffered the injury, but he'll sit for the remainder of the fourth quarter. He produced six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 10 minutes before being ruled out.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 15 points Caruso logged 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 win over the Kings.

Impact Caruso retreated to the bench for this contest, but still played a sizable role with Aaron Wiggins (Achilles), Cason Wallace (knee) and Jalen Williams (hip) all on the shelf. Caruso is heating up for the Thunder, posting top-75 value in nine-category formats over his last four games with 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder take down Kings for 60th victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 18 of his game-high 32 points in a lead-creating first half, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe helped squash a Sacramen...

MARCH 26 • THESTATE.COM

Thunder take down Kings for 60th victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 18 of his game-high 32 points in a lead-creating first half, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe helped squash a Sacramen...

MARCH 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM