OKC Acquires Alex Caruso From The Bulls
10 months agoAccording to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, OKC acquired guard Alex Caruso from Chicago in exchange for Josh Giddey. With Plenty of scorers on the Thunder's roster, the team needed to focus on upgrading things on the defensive end. Caruso obviously fits the bill, considering he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the National Basketball Association. The 30-year-old finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 10.1 points, adding 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks. Although Caruso's scoring numbers could drop on a team that features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he should continue to make a difference for category managers due to his defensive prowess.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Alex Caruso Out Against Grizzlies
1 month agoOklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (ankle) will not feature in Wednesday's clash against the Memphis Grizzlies. He sprained his left ankle on Monday in a game against the Houston Rockets and will be sidelined for already the 24th time this season. Fortunately for the Thunder, Isaiah Joe (back) is ready to return from a two-game absence. Aaron Wiggins (thumb) may also help cover some of Caruso's minutes if he is cleared for action. The team has listed Wiggins as questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso Out Thursday Versus Minnesota
2 months agoOklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) won't play Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Caruso is out due to a left hip injury he suffered against Miami on Wednesday. While the 30-year-old is sidelined, Isaiah Joe will likely continue to see extra minutes on the floor. Joe finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and one assist across 27 minutes in a win versus the Heat in his last outing. The 25-year-old could be a solid option for fantasy managers looking for streamers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso Ruled Out With Ankle Injury
2 months agoOklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain and has been downgraded from questionable to out on Monday. While he sits out this matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Ousmane Dieng will receive a lot of opportunities. Wiggins started in their last game and scored 41 points while Joe and Dieng came off of the bench and received 24 minutes a piece. Wiggins and Joe would be the more consistent options for fantasy managers looking for streamers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso Ready To Return Tuesday Against Philadelphia
3 months agoOklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) is not on the Thunder's injury report for their Tuesday matchup in Philadelphia, signaling that the 30-year-old is ready to return from a 10-game absence due to a left-hip strain. In his 20 games this year with the Thunder, Caruso has 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 steals in 19.9 minutes per game. Caruso's defensive presence and intensity will be a nice addition to an already thriving Thunder rotation, but he could siphon minutes from Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe as he establishes himself off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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