Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Caruso played well on Wednesday, but appears to have picked up a minor ankle injury in the process. The Thunder have already locked up the top seed in the West, so they aren't going to play anyone at less than 100 percent healthy. Caruso will join a handful of other players on the bench as the Thunder are resting most of their starters. That means, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe are likely to see significant run on Friday.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (illness) won't play on Wednesday against Boston. He's missed 23 games this season. But the 30-year-old is sidelined versus the defending champs because of an illness. However, OKC won't play again until Saturday in Detroit, so there's a chance he'll feel better by then. Caruso has averaged only 6.5 points this season, down from the 2023-24 campaign. Still, his absence will be felt the most on the defensive end. Without Caruso on the floor, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Cason Wallace may see more action.
Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma 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.
Alex Caruso Ready To Return Tuesday Against Philadelphia
Oklahoma 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.
Alex Caruso To Remain Out For 10th Consecutive Game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will sit out a 10th consecutive game when the Western Conference leaders face Washington on Sunday. Caruso hasn't seen action since Dec. 23 due to a hip strain. Ajay Mitchell (toe) initially had a good run in the rotation when Caruso dropped out of the lineup, but he is also now injured. Cason Wallace has started to log 30 minutes regularly, with Isaiah Joe's playing time also getting a boost recently. He exploded for 31 points in 30 minutes, with eight triples on Friday against the Knicks. Joe could undoubtedly do damage again on Sunday against the worst defense in the National Basketball Association.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Caruso is set to miss his eighth game in a row due to a lingering hip issue. His next opportunity to suit up will come on Friday versus the Knicks. Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace figure to continue seeing increased roles in the rotation during the 30-year-olds absence. Dort is the slightly better fantasy option than Wallace, but both players are low-end streaming options while Caruso is sidelined.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Caruso is set to miss his seventh game in a row due to a lingering hip issue. It doesn't sound like Caruso is nearing a return to the court. That being said, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace figure to continue seeing increased roles in the rotation. Wallace is playing big minutes, but isn't much of a scoring option. Dort is the slightly better fantasy option, but both players are low-end streaming options while Caruso is out.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) is dealing with a hip strain and he will not suit up on Friday for their game against the New York Knicks. This will be his sixth consecutive game missed with the same hip injury. During that time, Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell have seen some extra minutes. Wiggins registered nine points, four rebounds, and two assists as a starter against the Clippers while Mitchell finished with 11 points, three assists, and two rebounds off of the bench.
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