History of Alex Caruso in Timeline

Alex Caruso is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Known by nicknames like "Bald Mamba" and "Carushow," he played college basketball for Texas A&M, earning all-SEC honors in 2016. Caruso won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. While with the Chicago Bulls, he earned consecutive selections to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2023 and 2024, showcasing his defensive prowess.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 23, 2016: Signs with Oklahoma City Thunder

On September 23, 2016, Alex Caruso signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 13, 2017: Signs two-way contract with the Lakers

On July 13, 2017, Alex Caruso signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after a productive showing at the NBA Summer League.

October 19, 2017: NBA Debut

On October 19, 2017, Alex Caruso made his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording two points, two assists, and one rebound.

2018: Signs Another Two-Way Contract

In 2018, Alex Caruso signed another two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after a successful showing in the NBA Summer League.

March 6, 2019: Season-High Performance

On March 6, 2019, Alex Caruso recorded a season-high 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets.

April 7, 2019: Career-High Assists

On April 7, 2019, Alex Caruso scored 18 points with a career-high 11 assists in a win against the Utah Jazz, with LeBron James absent.

July 6, 2019: Signs with the Lakers

On July 6, 2019, Alex Caruso signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for $5.5 million.

October 11, 2020: Wins NBA Championship

On October 11, 2020, Alex Caruso won his first NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated the Miami Heat. Caruso started the deciding game of the NBA Finals.

June 22, 2021: Arrested at Easterwood Airport

On June 22, 2021, Alex Caruso was arrested at Easterwood Airport in College Station, Texas, for residual marijuana found on a grinder.

August 10, 2021: Signs with the Chicago Bulls

On August 10, 2021, Alex Caruso signed a four-year, $37 million contract with the Chicago Bulls and chose to wear number 6.

January 21, 2022: Fractured Wrist Injury

On January 21, 2022, Alex Caruso suffered a fractured right wrist after being fouled by Grayson Allen during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, sidelining him for 6-8 weeks.

October 27, 2023: Game-Winning Performance

On October 27, 2023, Alex Caruso recorded 13 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block, along with a game-winning three-pointer in an overtime win against the Toronto Raptors.

2023: All-Defensive Team Selection

In 2023, Alex Caruso was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the first time.

June 21, 2024: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

On June 21, 2024, Alex Caruso was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, reuniting him with former coach Mark Daigneault. Caruso and the Thunder also agreed to a contract extension.