Caruso has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a left hip strain. Caruso suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Wizards and will miss at least one contest, marking his first absence since Dec. 3. In his absence, Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace are candidates for a few extra minutes versus Indiana. Caruso's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Charlotte.
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Status
OUT - Hip - Strain Expected Return: 2024-12-28Previous game (vs. WAS 12/23)
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Latest Alex Caruso news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Alex Caruso Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.72.92.80.51.3Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 20 0 19.9 5.5 2.9 2.5 0.6 1.9 0.8 0 0 0.9 3.3 26.2% 1.3 2.5 53.1% 2.2 5.7 37.7% 0.4 0.5 77.8% 0.6 2.3 2.0 3.3 +104 46.6% 2023-24 71 57 28.7 10.1 3.8 3.5 1.0 1.7 1.4 1 0 1.9 4.7 40.8% 1.6 2.9 56.3% 3.6 7.6 46.8% 1.0 1.4 76.0% 0.9 3.0 2.5 2.4 +4 61.3% 2022-23 67 36 23.5 5.6 2.9 2.9 0.7 1.5 1.1 1 0 0.8 2.3 36.4% 1.1 2.0 55.6% 1.9 4.3 45.5% 0.9 1.1 80.8% 0.6 2.3 2.4 2.5 +199 58.8% 2021-22 41 18 28.0 7.4 3.6 4.0 0.4 1.7 1.4 1 0 1.0 3.1 33.3% 1.5 3.2 46.2% 2.5 6.2 39.8% 1.4 1.8 79.5% 0.8 2.8 2.6 2.9 +110 52.8% 2020-21 58 6 21.0 6.4 2.9 2.8 0.3 1.1 1.3 0 0 0.9 2.4 40.1% 1.3 2.9 46.4% 2.3 5.3 43.6% 0.8 1.3 64.5% 0.5 2.4 1.9 2.1 +120 54.7% 2019-20 64 2 18.4 5.5 1.9 1.9 0.3 1.1 0.8 0 0 0.6 1.9 33.3% 1.3 2.7 46.8% 1.9 4.5 41.2% 1.1 1.5 73.4% 0.3 1.7 1.5 2.3 +247 52.5% 2018-19 25 4 21.2 9.2 2.7 3.1 0.4 1.0 1.7 3 0 1.0 2.0 48.0% 2.1 4.9 43.1% 3.1 6.9 44.5% 2.0 2.6 79.7% 0.8 1.9 2.2 1.8 +46 56.9% 2017-18 37 7 15.2 3.6 1.8 2.0 0.3 0.6 1.1 0 0 0.4 1.2 30.2% 1.0 2.0 50.7% 1.4 3.1 43.1% 0.6 0.8 70.0% 0.4 1.4 1.4 1.8 -2 51.9% Career 38313022.66.72.92.80.51.31.2601.02.737.3%1.42.849.8%2.45.443.6%1.01.375.1%0.62.32.12.3+82856.0% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.42.22.50.60.9Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2021-22 4 4 28.3 6.3 2.8 4.3 1.0 1.3 0.3 0 0 1.8 4.5 38.9% 0.5 1.3 40.0% 2.3 5.8 39.1% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.5 2.3 2.8 17.0 -22 54.3% 2020-21 6 0 20.2 5.8 1.3 0.5 0.7 0.2 1.2 0 0 0.8 2.8 29.4% 1.5 3.5 42.9% 2.3 6.3 36.8% 0.3 0.3 100.0% 0.3 1.0 2.0 0.4 -20 45.0% 2019-20 21 1 24.3 6.5 2.3 2.8 0.6 1.1 1.5 0 0 0.8 2.9 27.9% 1.5 2.5 59.6% 2.3 5.4 42.5% 1.1 1.4 80.0% 0.7 1.6 2.6 1.9 +100 54.3% Career 31524.06.42.22.50.60.91.3000.93.130.2%1.42.553.8%2.35.640.8%0.81.081.3%0.61.52.52.0+5852.4%
Alex Caruso
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. WAS 12/23)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2019.95.52.92.50.82.02024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.92.30.62024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.61.92024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%37.7%53.1%26.2%77.8%46.6%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1043.300
Alex Caruso
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 104-9914511100000.0%3266.7%3266.7%11100.0%010.0-153672.7%10/15W 124-9418532020200.0%3266.7%5240.0%2150.0%030.0+71942.5%10/9L 122-11315411101200.0%22100.0%4250.0%000.0%011.0+132250.0%10/7W 112-107175251112150.0%11100.0%3266.7%000.0%025.0+2011283.3%
Preseason Totals 16.54.81.82.30.80.80.51.50.316.7%2.31.877.8%3.82.053.3%0.80.566.7%0.01.84.5+251.89.058.2% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/23W 123-10514224020200.0%3133.3%5120.0%000.0%110.0+220520.0%12/20W 104-9725435222200.0%3266.7%5240.0%000.0%122.5-301240.0%12/19W 105-991811310307342.9%000.0%7342.9%22100.0%030.0+1211469.8%12/14W 111-9619022010300.0%000.0%300.0%000.0%020.0+16310.0%12/10W 118-104226440216233.3%100.0%7228.6%000.0%134.0+201042.9%12/7W 119-1092414230223266.7%44100.0%7685.7%000.0%021.5+5118100.0%12/5W 129-92178421113266.7%4125.0%7342.9%000.0%042.0+61957.1%11/20W 109-991517120212150.0%9777.8%11872.7%000.0%012.0+1021677.3%11/19L 110-10425251231500.0%2150.0%7114.3%000.0%051.0-20814.3%11/11W 134-1281912201115240.0%22100.0%7457.1%22100.0%110.0-125976.1%11/10L 127-11622334010300.0%2150.0%5120.0%2150.0%210.0-172525.5%11/8W 126-1071310410103266.7%2150.0%5360.0%22100.0%130.0+721385.0%11/6L 124-12221264240300.0%6116.7%9111.1%000.0%150.0-85511.1%11/4W 102-86203050122150.0%100.0%3133.3%000.0%002.5+104150.0%11/2W 105-92155200205120.0%11100.0%6233.3%000.0%020.0+84141.7%11/1W 137-11417632000200.0%33100.0%5360.0%000.0%120.0+94560.0%10/30W 105-9321022041300.0%200.0%500.0%000.0%022.0+1010.0%10/27W 128-10421221232200.0%11100.0%3133.3%100.0%110.5+171629.1%10/26W 114-95213222203133.3%200.0%5120.0%000.0%020.0+23630.0%10/24W 102-8719064001100.0%100.0%200.0%000.0%244.0+19260.0%
Regular Season Totals 19.95.52.92.50.61.90.83.30.926.2%2.51.353.1%5.72.237.7%0.50.477.8%0.62.33.3+1042.09.946.6%
Alex Caruso Player Profile
Birthdate
2/28/1994 (30)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'5", 186 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd ; Pk ()
Birthplace
College Station, TX, USA
Position
PG
College
Texas A&M
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Oklahoma City Thunder
2024-Present
(1 season)
Chicago Bulls
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Los Angeles Lakers
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Alex Caruso Latest News
Won't play Thursday
Caruso has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a left hip strain. Caruso suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Wizards and will miss at least one contest, marking his first absence since Dec. 3. In his absence, Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace are candidates for a few extra minutes versus Indiana. Caruso's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Charlotte.
Leaves early Monday
Caruso (undisclosed) didn't return to Monday's 123-105 win over the Wizards after going back to the locker room in the fourth quarter. Coach Mark Daigneault said postgame that an update on Caruso's status would come Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. Caruso notched two points, four assists, two rebounds and two steals before leaving the contest with 10:54 left in the fourth quarter. At this point, there isn't much information available regarding his injury. However, we should know more after he undergoes testing Tuesday. Oklahoma City's next game is Thursday at Indiana.
Heads to locker room Monday
Caruso (undisclosed) went back to the locker room early in the fourth quarter during Monday's game against the Wizards, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. Caruso went back to the locker room with 10:54 remaining in the contest, though further details on the issue are unknown. If the 30-year-old is unable to return, he'll finish the game with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and two steals across 15 minutes. Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Caruso remains sidelined.
Nabs four-year extension
Caruso agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Thunder on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Caruso is in the midst of the final season of a four-year, $36.98 million deal, but the extension will keep him in the fold with Oklahoma City through the 2028-29 campaign. During his first season with the Thunder, Caruso has seen his playing time dip dramatically along with his shooting efficiency, but he's still proven himself to be on the elite perimeter defenders in the league. In just 20.2 minutes per game through his 19 appearances, Caruso is averaging 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocks.
Tallies three steals in loss
Caruso chipped in two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three steals over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Bucks. Caruso failed to produce anything else of note besides the steals. When healthy, Caruso has typically played a limited role off the bench for the Thunder, highlighting the depth of their roster. His on-court impact is generally far greater than the impact he has on the scoresheet, as he's achieved double digits in points just once over his last five outings.
Posts 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. 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.
Removed from injury report
Caruso (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Toronto. 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.
Remains out Tuesday vs. Utah
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz. 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.
Out again vs. Rockets
Caruso (hip) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. 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.