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• Thunder's Alex Caruso: Muted role continues

  8H ago • By RotoWire

  Caruso recorded three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over the Magic. Caruso's role coming into the season was up in the air, and given what we have seen to this point, it appears as though the Thunder are going to throw him out there for no more than 22 minutes per night. His impact on the defensive end goes without saying, as highlighted by his 2.3 combined steals and blocks per game. With the Thunder sitting atop the Western Conference and looking as though they are once again going to challenge for the title, it is hard to envisage Caruso's role changing anytime soon.

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• Thunder's Alex Caruso: Tallies four steals in win

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Caruso posted zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four steals, two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 105-93 victory over the Spurs. Though the Thunder have used three different starting lineups in their first four games, Caruso has yet to get a look on the top unit, with Cason Wallace (two starts), Isaiah Joe (one) and Aaron Wiggins (one) all getting looks at the open spot on the wing next to Luguentz Dort. Caruso hasn't been able to pick up extensive playing time off the bench, as he's fallen between 19 and 22 minutes in the first four contests. With averages of 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks through four outings, Caruso has shown that he doesn't need an abundance of playing time to post useful defensive production, but his other numbers will likely remain underwhelming if he continues to see under 25 minutes per game.

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• Thunder's Alex Caruso: Not starting Thursday

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Caruso is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports. The Thunder acquired Caruso in a trade with the Bulls in the offseason, and while he was expected to start, he'll come off the bench in the season opener. Isaiah Joe will start in the backcourt alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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• Thunder's Alex Caruso: Moves to bench

  21D ago • By RotoWire

  Caruso isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports. Caruso will be replaced by Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup Tuesday. While Caruso is expected to start once the regular season rolls around, it appears Oklahoma City is experimenting with lineups during the preseason.

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• Thunder's Alex Caruso: Will start Wednesday

  27D ago • By RotoWire

  Caruso will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. Caruso didn't start Monday's preseason opener against the Spurs. However, the Thunder had an unusual starting lineup that night due to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort resting. Caruso will be joined in the first five Wednesday by Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, with Isaiah Hartenstein notably coming off the bench again.

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