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.

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.