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.
Who will win NBA MVP race? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic are both chasing history
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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.
Alex Caruso gets 100% real on being Thunder's 'old guy'
Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso has adjusted to his new environment as the team’s OG this season. After being traded from the Chicago Bulls for Josh Giddey, Caruso signed a four-year, $81 million extension with the Thunder. Suffice it to say he’s getting used to being the oldest guy on the NBA’s youngest team.