Alex Caruso is an American basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA as of December 2024. He is known for being one of the best two-way point guards in the NBA. Hailing from College Station, Texas, Caruso's basketball journey began at A&M Consolidated High School, where he earned several accolades, including TABC All-Regional, All-State, TABC All-Star, and district MVP. After high school, Caruso played college ball for the Texas A&M Aggies. Over his four-year collegiate career spanning 137 games, Caruso showcased his versatility by averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. He finished as the all-time leader in assists (649) and steals (276) for the Aggies.
Despite going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Caruso played for the summer league for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. In 2017, the Lakers signed him for the Summer League, where he helped the team to win the NBA Summer League. However, Caruso became the first player to directly go from the D-League to the G-League and later sign a two-way contract. His consistent performances led to him becoming a key bench player for the Lakers, who won the 2020 NBA title. Caruso played for the Chicago Bulls for three seasons and was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June 2024. He was the key player from the bench for the team to lead them to the NBA Cup Finals in 2024.
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Alex Caruso Salary
According to Spotrac, Alex Caruso will earn $9,890,000 for the 2024/25 season. It is a small increase from the $9,460,000 that he earned last season (2023/24).
This contract reflects Caruso’s two-way contributions and value to the Chicago Bulls franchise. It underscores his status as one of the league's premier role players. In 2024, Caruso is part of the Oklahoma City Thunder team with the same fourth-year contract.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Chicago Bulls | $9,460,000 |
| 2024/25 | Chicago Bulls | $9,890,000 |
How long is Alex Caruso’s contract?
On August 10, 2021, Caruso signed his four-year $36,980,000 part-guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls, as per Spotrac.
This professional contract with the Chicago Bulls came into effect from the 2021/22 NBA season and it will last until the end of the 2024/25 NBA season. The contract states that 2024/25 is part-guaranteed. This means that only $3,000,000 was guaranteed for the last year of the contract. However, it became fully guaranteed when he was signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in June 2024.
According to Spotrac, on December 22, 2024, the Thunder extended Caruso's contract and signed him to a four-year $81.09 million deal. This extension kicks off from the 2025-26 NBA season and is fully guaranteed.
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FAQ on Alex Caruso
A. On August 10, 2021, Caruso signed a four-year $36,980,000 part-guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls.
A. Alex Caruso’s salary for the 2024/25 season is $9,890,000.
A. Alex Caruso is 30 years old, as of December 2024. He was born on February 28, 1994.
A. Alex Caruso plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before that, he played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls.
