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4mo ago

Thunder Secure Alex Caruso with 4-Year, $81 Million Extension

The veteran guard, known for his elite defense, has become a key piece of Oklahoma City's top-ranked defense after an offseason trade from Chicago.

Overview

  • Alex Caruso, 30, signed a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season.
  • Caruso, acquired in an offseason trade for Josh Giddey, has bolstered the Thunder's league-best defense with his versatility and perimeter defense skills.
  • The Thunder lead the NBA in multiple defensive categories, including defensive rating, opponent field goal percentage, and turnovers forced, with Caruso playing a significant role.
  • Despite a shooting slump this season, Caruso is averaging 1.9 steals per game, a career high, and ranks among the league’s best in deflections and contested defensive metrics.
  • The extension solidifies Caruso as a long-term part of the Thunder’s core alongside stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams.