In 382 career games, Alex Caruso owns averages of 6.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.32 steals in 22.6 minutes per game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Sunday that they have signed Alex Caruso to a multi-year extension.
Caruso’s agent, Greg Lawrence, confirmed ESPN’s report that it is a four-year, $81 million deal.
Oklahoma City Thunder two-time NBA All-Defensive Team guard Alex Caruso has agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent Greg Lawrence of Wasserman told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/22YqvnXaOd
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The Thunder added the 30-year-old Caruso in an offseason move that sent Josh Giddey to Chicago. Caruso has fit in seamlessly, averaging 5.7 points and 2.4 assists and ranking sixth in the league with 1.9 steals per game. He has provided a veteran presence on one of the league’s youngest teams.
Overall, OKC’s defense ranks first in the league in defensive rating (103.0), opponent field goal percentage (42.6%), opponent 3-point percentage (32.9%) opponent points per game (103.1), turnovers forced (19.1), steals (12.1) and deflections (23.0). The Thunder also ranks second in the NBA in charges drawn (0.96) and loose balls recovered per game (5.7).
With Caruso and Lu Dort creating havoc against opposing backcourts, the Thunder have a Western Conference-best 22-5 record.
Caruso established himself as an elite perimeter defender in four years with the Los Angeles Lakers and three years with the Chicago Bulls before joining the Thunder. He was on the all-defense first team in 2023 and the second team in 2024.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
