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.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will remain out for Thursday's tilt against the Clippers. His absence stretches to five games as Caruso battles a left hip strain. Ajay Mitchell will likely continue to have an expanded role on Thursday. He has played well at times during Caruso's absence but disappointed on Tuesday against Minnesota. Coming off a 17-point effort, Mitchell posted only two points with three rebounds on 1-for-4 shooting. It won't be easy for him to get back on track offensively on Thursday, as the Clippers have been a strong defensive team in 2024-25.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will miss a fifth straight game on Tuesday versus Minnesota. He has failed to overcome a hip strain. Ajay Mitchell has figured more prominently in the rotation during Caruso's absence. The 22-year-old rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22.6 minutes across the last four games. He's started only one time during the stretch. Minnesota gives up the second-fewest bench points in the league, so Mitchell and the rest of the Thunder's second unit might run into difficulties on New Year's Eve.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will not suit up for Thursday's matchup against Indiana. He has been ruled out for the contest after Caruso hurt his left hip on Monday against Washington. Ajay Mitchell got extra burn on Monday and enjoyed the best game of his young career with 16 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace figure to soak in some of Caruso's minutes as well. Wallace gave up his starting spot to Joe on Monday but still went close to 30 minutes of action and should remain a better fantasy option.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (undisclosed) did not complete Monday's matchup against Washington. He went to the locker room with a little over a minute played in the fourth quarter and never returned to action. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after the game that an update on Caruso should come on Tuesday after he has been evaluated. Rookie Ajay Mitchell picked up extra shifts following Caruso's exit on Monday, producing a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double. He might land himself a larger role for the upcoming games as well if Caruso has to sit out some time.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. Caruso has been dealing with a hip strain that's caused him to miss five straight games now. The 30-year-old has brought value to the Thunder, though it hasn't translated much into fantasy value. His continued absence won't mean much to fantasy managers. Expect Aaron Wiggins to continue getting minutes off the bench for OKC. Wiggins has averaged 9.4 PPG and is a better fantasy option than Caruso, but neither will be a great option in the long run.
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