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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Offense still behind defense
Alex Caruso closed with two points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 124-122 loss to the Nuggets.Caruso could not find his touch in Wednesday's loss and has yet to score more than six points in a game. His 23.7 field-goal percentage is frustrating for fantasy managers, not to mention his 19.9 minutes per game. Still, Caruso is providing 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. If steals are what you're looking for, he's delivering. Eventually, he'll start shooting more efficiently, and maybe his minutes will increase along with it.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Muted role continues
Alex 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 Oklahoma City 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
Alex 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 Oklahoma City 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
Alex Caruso is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Nick Gallo of the Oklahoma City 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
Alex Caruso isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Nick Gallo of the Oklahoma City 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
Alex 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 Oklahoma City 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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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Not part of starting linuep
Alex Caruso won't start Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein have been omitted from the starting lineup, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort rest. Jalen Williams will run the point versus San Antonio, with Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins on the wings.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Traded to Oklahoma City
Alex Caruso was traded from the Bulls to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.After spending the first four years of his career with the Lakers, Caruso played in Chicago over the past three seasons. He had a career-best year during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 28.7 minutes per game while making 71 regular-season appearances. The 30-year-old will join a talented Thunder squad that finished last season as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and he'll provide a solid shooting presence as long as he can remain healthy during the 2024-25 season. Caruso is entering the final year of his contract, but the Thunder hope to sign him to a long-term extension at some point, per Wojnarowski.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Officially cleared to play
Alex Caruso (ankle) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against Miami.There was initial concern regarding the severity of Caruso's ankle injury that he suffered Wednesday against Atlanta, but he was examined further Thursday, which showed reduced swelling. He said Friday morning that he expected to play against the Heat, and he's officially been cleared to suit up in the win-or-go-home matchup. Over his six appearances this month, he's averaged 8.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 32.3 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Expects to play Friday
Alex Caruso (ankle), who is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, said that he expects to play in the matchup, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.Caruso was initially believed to have a significant left ankle sprain, but he experienced reduced swelling Thursday. It appears increasingly likely that the 30-year-old will be available for Friday's win-or-go-home matchup, but the Chicago Bulls will likely continue to monitor him in the hours leading up to tipoff.
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