Alex Caruso Addresses Future With Thunder After Game 7 Loss
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The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Alex Caruso via trade before last season, and he played an integral role in helping the franchise capture its first NBA championship.
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Now in his second season with the organization, Caruso once again proved to be a key contributor. However, Oklahoma City’s season came to an end with a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Following the defeat, Caruso was asked about his future with the Thunder despite still having three years remaining on the contract extension he signed after last season.
“I signed the contract, so obviously I’m looking forward to being here for a handful of years,” Caruso said. “The marriage has been great between me and the Thunder organization. I’m thankful to Sam Presti. My first two years have been great here. The city, the organization — they’re the salt of the earth. Those are values that I hold very highly. It’s the way I was raised, how my parents are, how my family is.”
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Caruso previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he helped launch his career and won an NBA championship in 2020. He later signed with the Chicago Bulls in free agency before ultimately being traded to the Thunder in June 2024 in exchange for Josh Giddey.
Since arriving in Oklahoma City, Caruso has served as both the anchor and spark plug of the Thunder’s defense. He also stepped up in a major way offensively during the Western Conference Finals, averaging 17.0 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 56.8% from the field and 58.1% from 3-point range.
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