Alex Caruso
#9SG · Oklahoma City Thunder
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 465 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 43.9% | 36.6% | 76.0% |
| 2025-26 | 48 | 6.4 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 42.3% | 29.3% | 79.5% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 9.2 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 45.0% | 41.1% | 79.5% |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 46.8% | 40.8% | 76.0% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$37.7M
AAV
$9.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Alex Caruso's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $9.4M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. Alex's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 32, Alex still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Alex Caruso earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 465 career games, Alex has averaged 6.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Alex's strongest metric is FG% at 4386.0, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 6.8, below the Shooting Guard median of 15.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Alex ranks 37th in overall performance. Alex will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Current Sentiment
Caruso remains a respected defensive specialist, though recent quirky plays overshadow his steady contributions. On-court performance is solid but unspectacular; the shoe-block incident became viral entertainment rather than serious criticism. At $9.4M annually, he's viewed as a reasonable contract for a capable wing defender. The narrative centers on his hustle-guy reputation versus occasional bizarre, highlight-reel moments that define his season. Fans are cautiously optimistic about his role in OKC's core, but expectations remain grounded and realistic.
Transaction History
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