Alex Caruso Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Alex Caruso of the Thunder has been ruled out and will not play today. Alex was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 25th game Alex has missed this season.
Alex Caruso Season Averages
Alex's absence leaves a significant hole in the Thunder rotation. Across 55 games this season, he's averaging 6.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while playing 18.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 5.3 |
Thunder Performance With & Without Alex Caruso
The numbers tell a clear story about Alex's value to the Thunder. With Alex in the lineup this season, the team is 46-9. Without him, they've gone 17-7. The Thunder's net rating is 6.4 points worse per 100 possessions when Alex plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 46-9 | 17-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.2 | 116.8 | -1.5 |
| Def Rating | 104.5 | 109.3 | +4.9 |
| Net Rating | 13.8 | 7.4 | -6.4 |
| PPG | 119.5 | 118.6 | -0.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Alex Caruso?
When Alex sits, other Thunder players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Alex has been out this season, Kenrich Williams has averaged 5.3 more points per game, 3.1 additional field goal attempts and 9.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.3 | FGA: +3.1 | MPG: +9.1
When Alex has been out this season, Aaron Wiggins has averaged 4.3 more points per game and 6.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.3 | MPG: +6.1
Alex Caruso Betting Trends
For bettors, Alex's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Thunder's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Alex has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Caruso) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander STL UNDER: 15-4 (+8.9u, 1.5 / -134 avg. line) Jalen Williams 3PM UNDER: 7-0 (+7.5u, 1.4 / -156 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Alex Caruso's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Thunder @ Nuggets - April 10, 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out) Isaiah Hartenstein (Out) Chet Holmgren (Out) Jalen Williams (Out) Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (Questionable) Nikola Jokic (Questionable) Jamal Murray (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Alex's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Thunder.