Alex Caruso gets 100% honest on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Nikola Jokic MVP battle
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Won't play against Portland
After dropping 41 points in Wednesday's win against the Grizzlies, Gilgeous-Alexander won't play against the Trail Blazers on Friday. The Thunder will likely pivot to Alex Caruso to help shoulder the load in the backcourt with the superstar sitting out.
OKC Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Have Massive Showcase Sunday
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OKC Thunder practice: What Mark Daigneault, Alex Caruso said on Mar. 8
Fully rested, the Thunder will host the Denver Nuggets in a highly-anticipated home back-to-back on Sunday and Monday. The two games could swing undecided voters to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP cause if he goes off and OKC collects both wins.
The Lakers’ secret weapon, Tyrese Maxey’s spark and more NBA trends I’m watching
An unglamorous role player is a glamor franchise’s secret weapon. And a lifeless squad could use a spark. Let’s open up the notebook to run through three NBA trends that have caught my eye over the past week: Alex Caruso was in a familiar place: The Oklahoma City Thunder were up big as he approached MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the top of the key.
Who will win NBA MVP race? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic are both chasing history
The NBA MVP race between OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic could be among the closest ever.
Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes Thunder got defensive swag back vs. Grizzlies
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw his team return to its stifling defensive identity in Wednesday night’s 120-103 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. For Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s top-ranked defense hasn’t been the same lately before the Thunder held Ja Morant and the Grizzlies’ offense to 103 points on 40.
Alex Caruso Shares Hilarious Story With OKC Thunder Teammate
One of the reasons for that has been the acquisition of Alex Caruso. Caruso landed with the Thunder via a trade with the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Josh Giddey. Caruso appeared on the "Young Man and the Three" podcast and discussed how he's the grandpa of the team, which happens to be the youngest roster in the NBA .