Alex Caruso was cleared on the Tuesday injury report, moving off Out status. The Thunder host the Cavaliers on Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET.
What happened
Alex Caruso, a 32-year-old guard, was listed as Cleared on the Thunder's injury report at 5:57 PM ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3. His previous status was Out. He was moved from Day-To-Day to Out on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with a right ankle and leg issue. The report gave no new detail on the injury and no comment. It did not announce an expected return date. Earlier this month he was listed Day-To-Day for rest on Oct. 5 and Oct. 10, and cleared both times.
What it means for the Thunder
Oklahoma City is 5-2, the 5th seed, and has won its last game. It hosts the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:00 PM ET. Caruso has played 4 games, averaging 18.9 minutes, 9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists. The Thunder are 4-0 with him and 1-2 without him. While he was out, Ajay Mitchell played 26.9 minutes, Jared McCain 25.0, Isaiah Hartenstein 24.5, Jaylin Williams 18.5 and Aday Mara 18.1. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren are both listed Out, and Jaylin Williams is Day-To-Day with a back issue.
What to watch
The next injury report ahead of the Cavaliers game will show whether Caruso stays off the list. No return date applies now that he is cleared. His minutes will be worth watching after the time missed with the ankle and leg issue. The Thunder are still without Jalen Williams, Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic, and Jaylin Williams is Day-To-Day. Oklahoma City's rotation depends on those reports.
Is Alex Caruso playing vs the Cavaliers?
Caruso was cleared on the Tuesday report, moving off Out status, ahead of the Thunder's game against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:00 PM ET. The Thunder have not announced anything beyond that.
When will Alex Caruso be back?
He has been cleared, so no return date applies. He was listed Out from Oct. 27 with a right ankle and leg issue. The Thunder's next game is Wednesday, Nov. 4, against the Cavaliers.