Alex Caruso is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He gained prominence as a key role player known for his high basketball IQ, defensive skills, and athleticism. Before joining the NBA, Caruso played college basketball at Texas A&M University, where he was recognized with second-team All-SEC honors in his senior year in 2016. Although he went undrafted, he proved himself through the NBA G League, eventually earning a spot and contributing significantly to multiple NBA teams.
On February 28, 1994, Alex Michael Caruso was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
On September 23, 2016, Alex Caruso signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder after going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, but was later waived on October 17.
In 2016, Alex Caruso earned second-team all-Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors as a senior while playing college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.
On July 13, 2017, after playing in the NBA Summer League and starting in place of the injured Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso was signed to the Lakers' first two-way contract.
On October 19, 2017, Alex Caruso made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording two points, two assists, and one rebound in a 108–92 loss.
In 2018, Alex Caruso signed another two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after a successful showing in the NBA Summer League.
On March 6, 2019, Alex Caruso recorded a season-high 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists in a 99–115 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
On April 7, 2019, with LeBron James missing the game, Alex Caruso scored 18 points with a career-high 11 assists in a 113–109 home win over the Utah Jazz.
On July 6, 2019, Alex Caruso signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $5.5 million.
On October 11, 2020, Alex Caruso won his first NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated the Miami Heat in six games. Caruso started the clinching game of the NBA Finals.
In 2020, Alex Caruso won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
On June 22, 2021, Alex Caruso was arrested at Easterwood Airport in College Station, Texas, for residual marijuana left on a grinder.
On August 10, 2021, Alex Caruso signed a four-year, $37 million contract with the Chicago Bulls and chose to wear number 6.
On January 21, 2022, during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Alex Caruso sustained a fractured right wrist after being fouled by Grayson Allen, requiring surgery and sidelining him for 6-to-8 weeks.
On October 27, 2023, Alex Caruso had a game-winning three-pointer in a 104–103 overtime win against the Toronto Raptors, along with 13 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.
At the end of the 2023 season, Alex Caruso was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the first time.
In 2023, Alex Caruso earned an All-Defensive Team selection as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
On June 21, 2024, Alex Caruso was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, reuniting him with Mark Daigneault.
On August 20, 2024, Alex Caruso's engagement to former Big Brother contestant Haleigh Broucher was announced.
In 2024, Alex Caruso earned another All-Defensive Team selection as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
In 2025, Alex Caruso won an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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