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Thunder Rule Alex Caruso Out After Concussion, Place Guard in Protocol

He must clear the NBA’s step-by-step return-to-participation process with no set timetable.

Overview

  • The team said the guard sustained the injury during Tuesday’s 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets.
  • Caruso played 30 minutes off the bench in the opener, finishing with eight points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals.
  • He has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Pacers as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol.
  • With backcourt depth already strained by other injuries, coach Mark Daigneault is expected to lean more on Ajay Mitchell, with Aaron Wiggins among the reserve options.
  • Oklahoma City acquired Caruso in 2024 and later signed him to a four-year, $81.1 million extension that runs through 2028-29.