Oklahoma City Thunder Signs Alex Caruso

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Alex Caruso to a four-year, $81 million extension after trading for him in the offseason, moving on from Josh Giddey. Despite initial expectations for Caruso to start, he has come off the bench in all 19 games this season, providing a defensive boost and helping the Thunder maintain the league's best defense. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault values Caruso's ability to elevate the game's intensity off the bench, while Caruso's offensive performance has been inconsistent, averaging 5.7 points per game this season. Recently, however, he has shown improvement, averaging 8.3 points in the last ten games while shooting 38% from three-point range. His presence has been critical in adjusting to the Thunder's defensive schemes, and if his offensive game continues to develop, he could become a key asset for the team. Overall, Caruso's impact is felt beyond the box score, contributing significantly to the Thunder's competitiveness this season.