{"id":693426,"date":"2026-04-02T07:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/693426\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T07:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:14:42","slug":"oklahoma-city-thunder-make-alex-caruso-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/693426\/","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma City Thunder Make Alex Caruso Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Los Angeles, CA, Monday, November 15, 2021 – Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) hugs LeBron James during a break in the first quarter as the former Laker is given a tribute at Staples Center. Robert Gauthier\/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> will host the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> in Oklaohma.<\/p>\n

The Thunder are coming off a 114-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alex Caruso<\/a> finished with three points, one rebound, four assists and one steal while shooting 1\/2 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Thunder Make Alex Caruso Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyAlex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after falling to the court on a play against the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> in the third quarter of a semifinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-109.<\/p>\n

Before Thursday\u2019s game, the Thunder announced that Caruso will be listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Clemente Almanza of OKC Thunder Wire wrote:<\/a> \u201cThunder injury report for tomorrow\u2019s game against the Lakers:<\/p>\n

Alex Caruso (illness) is questionable Thomas Sorber<\/a> (torn ACL) is out\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyAlex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> during Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Caruso is in the middle of his second season playing for the Thunder.<\/p>\n

He is coming off a year where he helped the franchise win their first title.<\/p>\n

Right now, Caruso is averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range in 53 games.<\/p>\n

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GettyLuguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jared McCain<\/a> #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder react after a play during the first half against the New York Knicks<\/a> at Paycom Center on March 29, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Thunder Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyHead coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches play during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Thunder are in the middle of an incredible season where they are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 60-16 record in 76 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).<\/p>\n

Following the Lakers, the Thunder will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Utah Jazz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At home, they have gone 32-6.<\/p>\n

Lakers Before OKC Visit\"\"<\/p>\n

HeavyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to their game against the Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-26 record in 76 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).<\/p>\n

On the road, the Lakers are 24-14 in 38 games.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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