Caruso (hand) will play Monday against the Pelicans.
Caruso was initially listed as questionable after picking up this injury in Saturday's win over Charlotte. He's no longer on the injury report, however, and he's likely to see his usual minutes. Through 10 games, he's averaging 18.3 minutes per contest with 5.8 points, 2.4 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Questionable against Pelicans
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Caruso (hand) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Caruso exited Saturday's game against the Hornets early due to a right-hand injury, leaving his status for Monday's contest in question. If he is unable to go, Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell could see extra minutes.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't return Saturday
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Caruso has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Hornets due to right hand soreness, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Caruso went to the locker room in the first quarter due to a hand injury that is severe enough for the veteran guard to not return to Saturday's game. Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell are poised to see more minutes off the bench for the rest of the contest in Caruso's absence.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Strong line in 17 minutes
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Caruso closed Wednesday's 121-92 victory over the Lakers with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 17 minutes.
Caruso's per-minute production remains elite, but his workload leaves a lot to be desired. Similar to the 2024-25 season, the Thunder keep his minutes down in order to keep him fresh for the playoffs because he's had problems staying healthy in the past. Through nine games, Caruso is on pace for 10th-round value in nine-category formats in 20.9 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Sitting out Wednesday
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Caruso will be rested Wednesday against Portland.
The veteran will get a night off for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Luguentz Dort (shoulder) is also sidelined, so guys like Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell could see increased run Wednesday.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Scoreless in 17 minutes
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Caruso totaled zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three steals in 17 minutes during Thursday's 127-108 victory over the Wizards.
Although he failed to score, Caruso managed to produce a few steals to keep his fantasy value afloat. Through three appearances, the veteran guard has produced averages of 5.3 points, 2.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 23.5 minutes per night.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Removed from injury report
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Caruso (concussion) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Following a three-game absence while in the concussion protocol, Caruso is set to return to the floor. Oklahoma City is still missing Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee), however, so the Thunder could need Caruso to handle significant playing time until they get healthier in the backcourt and on the wing.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Out for Monday
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Caruso (concussion) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Caruso will miss a third straight game as he remains in concussion protocol. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will likely see large roles in Caruso's absence.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: In concussion protocol
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Caruso has been put in concussion protocol Wednesday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Caruso is set to miss some time after suffering a concussion in the season-opening win over the Thunder on Tuesday. There is no predetermined timetable for his return to the floor, as he must be symptom-free before resuming basketball activities. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe (knee) and Aaron Wiggins could see a boost in minutes in Caruso's absence.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Strong two-way performance
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Caruso finished Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime victory over the Rockets with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes.
Despite coming off the bench, Caruso delivered a typical performance, coming up with some crucial plays on both ends of the floor. While he did manage to log upwards of 30 minutes, the coaching staff would certainly like to limit his playing time most nights in the hope of preserving him for the backend of the season.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't start Tuesday
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Caruso won't start in Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Caruso will retreat to the bench after starting in Oklahoma City's final two preseason games. With Jalen Williams (wrist) sidelined, Cason Wallace will get the starting nod in the team's regular-season opener.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Off injury report for Opening Night
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Caruso (ankle) is off the Thunder's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Caruso will suit up in the Thunder's regular-season opener after exiting Thursday's preseason finale with an apparent ankle injury. The 31-year-old swingman is expected to receive an uptick in playing time against Houston due to Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee) being sidelined.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Exits preseason game early
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Caruso (ankle) totaled three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound across 11 minutes in Friday's 94-91 preseason win over the Nuggets.
Caruso started in the Thunder's preseason finale Friday but wasn't at his sharpest, making just one shot and committing three turnovers before exiting with an ankle injury, Daniel Bell of BlackSportsOnline.com reports. While details remain limited, there's currently no indication the issue is serious, and an update on his status should come before Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Rockets.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Starting Tuesday
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Caruso is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Caruso is back from a rest day and will resume his usual role in the first unit, which will result in Aaron Wiggins heading back to the bench. Joining Caruso in the starting five will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Out vs. Indiana
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Caruso is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers due to rest-related reasons.
Caruso will once again rest for a preseason tune-up, as the Thunder don't have to see what he can bring to the table before the start of the regular season. His next chance to suit up will come against the Bucks on Tuesday in another preseason contest.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Good to go Thursday
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Caruso (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
After resting for Oklahoma City's first two exhibition contests, Caruso is slated to see some action Thursday. The veteran guard is expected to receive the majority of his playing time during the first half, before handing it over to the younger players.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Inactive Monday
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Caruso (rest) will be on the inactive list for Monday's preseason matchup with the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
The Thunder elected to rest their main guys for the first two road games of the preseason, but Caruso isn't dealing with any sort of injury. His next opportunity to play will come in Oklahoma City's preseason home opener against Charlotte on Thursday.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Resting Sunday
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Caruso (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Chet Holmgren (rest), Luguentz Dort (rest), Isaiah Hartenstein (rest), Cason Wallace (rest) and Ajay Mitchell (ankle), Caruso will sit out the front end of Oklahoma City's back-to-back set as the team evaluates the rest of its roster. Caruso's next opportunity to play will come Monday against Dallas.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Shines in Game 7 win
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Caruso produced 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Alex Caruso played a key role in 2025-26, and his role elevated in the postseason with the Thunder leaning on smaller lineups. It goes without saying, but Caruso was instrumental in their run to the NBA Championship. The veteran shooting guard appeared in 54 regular-season contests, posting 10th-round fantasy value on a per-game basis with averages of 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks in 19.3 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Another 20-point performance
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Caruso chipped in 20 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, one block and five steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-104 victory over the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Caruso continues to be a thorn in the side of Indiana, scoring at least 20 points for the second time in the past four games. To highlight just how vital his scoring has been, Caruso had scored at least 20 points only once all season prior to the NBA finals. He has also recorded multiple steals in five of the past six games, providing the Thunder with a consistent defensive presence. The series is now level at 2-2 with Game 5 slated for Monday in Oklahoma City.
