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Los Angeles, CA, Monday, November 15, 2021 - Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) hugs LeBron James during a break in the first quarter as the former Laker is given a tribute at Staples Center. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Los Angeles Lakers in Oklaohma.
The Thunder are coming off a 114-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Alex Caruso finished with three points, one rebound, four assists and one steal while shooting 1/2 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Thunder Make Alex Caruso Announcement
GettyAlex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after falling to the court on a play against the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter of a semifinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-109.
UPDATE: Alex Caruso has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA).
Before Thursday’s game, the Thunder announced that Caruso will be listed as questionable on the injury report.
Clemente Almanza of OKC Thunder Wire wrote: “Thunder injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers:
Alex Caruso (illness) is questionable Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out”
GettyAlex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Caruso is in the middle of his second season playing for the Thunder.
He is coming off a year where he helped the franchise win their first title.
Right now, Caruso is averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range in 53 games.
GettyLuguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder react after a play during the first half against the New York Knicks at Paycom Center on March 29, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder Right Now
GettyHead coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches play during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
The Thunder are in the middle of an incredible season where they are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 60-16 record in 76 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
Following the Lakers, the Thunder will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Utah Jazz.
At home, they have gone 32-6.
Lakers Before OKC Visit
HeavyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-26 record in 76 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
On the road, the Lakers are 24-14 in 38 games.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar