Caruso (hip) tallied three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two steals, one rebound, one assist and one block across 18 minutes Tuesday in the Thunder's 118-102 win over the 76ers. Defense is Caruso's calling card, and the 30-year-old turned in an active effort on that end of the court in his return from a 10-game absence due to a left hip strain. In 21 appearances this season, Caruso has recorded a steal in all but two of those contests and remains an elite streaming option for that category, even though his playing time will often hover between 15 and 25 minutes. While he's never been a high-usage player, Caruso has at least been a capable three-point shooter in the past with a 37.3 percent conversion rate for his career, but he's struggled to find his touch in his first season in Oklahoma City. He's thus far knocked down just 26.5 percent of his 3.2 attempts per contest from downtown.
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2024-25 Season Stats
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 24 0 19.5 5.6 2.8 2.4 0.5 1.8 0.6 0 0 0.9 3.1 29.3% 1.3 2.5 49.2% 2.2 5.7 38.2% 0.4 0.5 81.8% 0.6 2.2 1.9 3.8 +128 47.9% 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 38713022.56.72.92.80.51.31.2601.02.737.4%1.42.849.6%2.45.443.6%1.01.375.2%0.62.32.12.4+85256.0% -
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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. BKN 1/19)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2419.55.62.82.40.61.92024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.82.20.62024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.51.82024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%38.2%49.2%29.3%81.8%47.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1283.800
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%1/19W 127-10119633000100.0%5360.0%6350.0%000.0%030.0+91850.0%1/17L 106-98196320004250.0%500.0%9222.2%000.0%210.0+111333.3%1/16W 134-11413101203022100.0%11100.0%33100.0%22100.0%010.0+19116128.9%1/14W 118-102173111203133.3%100.0%4125.0%000.0%010.0-152437.5%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 19.55.62.82.40.51.80.63.10.929.3%2.51.349.2%5.72.238.2%0.50.481.8%0.62.23.8+1281.99.747.9%
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Makes defensive impact in return
Caruso (hip) tallied three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two steals, one rebound, one assist and one block across 18 minutes Tuesday in the Thunder's 118-102 win over the 76ers. Defense is Caruso's calling card, and the 30-year-old turned in an active effort on that end of the court in his return from a 10-game absence due to a left hip strain. In 21 appearances this season, Caruso has recorded a steal in all but two of those contests and remains an elite streaming option for that category, even though his playing time will often hover between 15 and 25 minutes. While he's never been a high-usage player, Caruso has at least been a capable three-point shooter in the past with a 37.3 percent conversion rate for his career, but he's struggled to find his touch in his first season in Oklahoma City. He's thus far knocked down just 26.5 percent of his 3.2 attempts per contest from downtown.
Off injury report for Tuesday
Caruso (hip) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports. Caruso is expected to snap a 10-game absence streak against the 76ers due to a left hip strain. There's no indication that the 30-year-old guard will be restricted beyond his normal playing time, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 4.6 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 20.0 minutes per contest.
Ruled out for Sunday
Caruso (hip) will not play Sunday against the Wizards. Caruso will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the 76ers. Cason Wallace could offer a bit more upside in the meantime.
Ruled out Friday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. Caruso will miss his ninth straight game Friday against the Knicks due to the left help strain injury he's been dealing with. Cason Wallace will likely continue to get more minutes for the Thunder while Caruso is on the mend.
Won't play Wednesday
Caruso (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Caruso will miss an eighth straight game due to a strained left hip, and his next shot to take the floor for Oklahoma City arrives in Friday's showdown with the Knicks. The veteran guard's absence Wednesday should continue to allow Cason Wallace to absorb meaningful playing time from the Thunder's starting lineup, making the latter a viable streamer for steals in fantasy leagues.
Ruled out for Sunday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics. Caruso will not return to the floor for Oklahoma City on Sunday. This will be the seventh straight game Caruso has missed with the hip strain. Aaron Wiggins may see a considerable boost in playing time, especially with Ajay Mitchell (toe) also being ruled out against Boston.
Remains out Friday
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks. Caruso will miss his sixth consecutive outing due to a left hip strain, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Celtics. With the 30-year-old sidelined, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins will likely continue to see a bump in playing time.
Ruled out for Thursday
Caruso (hip) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers. Caruso will now miss a fifth straight game while dealing with the hip strain. The Thunder will likely continue to lean on Ajay Mitchell off the bench to help shoulder the load while Caruso is on the mend.
Ruled out Tuesday vs. Minnesota
Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. It'll be the fourth straight game Caruso will miss due to a left hip strain, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Clippers. Ajay Mitchell and Kenrich Williams will continue to see increased playing time off the bench due to Caruso's injury.