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NBA
Alex Caruso
Alex Caruso
Oklahoma City Thunder, Shooting Guard
Age: 32y-0m-16d (Feb 28, 1994)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Texas A&M
Agent(s): Greg Lawrence (Wasserman)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$18,102,000
2025-26 Cash
$18,208,187
Career Earnings
$60,772,300
2025-2028 Veteran Extension (CURRENT)
Alex Caruso signed a 4 year, $81,096,960 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $81,096,960 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,274,240. In 2025-26, Caruso will earn a base salary of $18,102,000, while carrying a cap hit of $18,102,000 and a dead cap value of $18,102,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $81,096,960
Average Salary:
$20,274,240
GTD at Sign:
$81,096,960
Total GTD:
$81,096,960
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
31 | $18,102,000 | 11.71% | $18,102,000 | $18,102,000 | 9.63% | $18,102,000 | $18,102,000 | $18,102,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
32 | $19,550,160 | 11.78% | $19,550,160 | $19,550,160 | 9.69% | $19,550,160 | $19,550,160 | $37,652,160 |
| 2027-28 |
|
33 | $20,998,320 | 12.05% | $20,998,320 | $20,998,320 | 9.92% | $20,998,320 | $20,998,320 | $58,650,480 |
| 2028-29 |
|
34 | $22,446,480 | 12.26% | $22,446,480 | $22,446,480 | 10.09% | $22,446,480 | $22,446,480 | $81,096,960 |
| 2029-30 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
31 | $18,102,000 | - | - | $18,102,000 | 11.71% | $18,102,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
32 | $19,550,160 | - | - | $19,550,160 | 11.78% | $19,550,160 |
| 2027-28 |
|
33 | $20,998,320 | - | - | $20,998,320 | 12.05% | $20,998,320 |
| 2028-29 |
|
34 | $22,446,480 | - | - | $22,446,480 | 12.26% | $22,446,480 |
| 2029-30 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
31 | $18,102,000 | $18,102,000 | $18,102,000 | $81,096,960 | $18,102,000 | $20,274,240 |
| 2026-27 |
|
32 | $19,550,160 | $19,550,160 | $37,652,160 | $62,994,960 | $18,826,080 | $20,998,320 |
| 2027-28 |
|
33 | $20,998,320 | $20,998,320 | $58,650,480 | $43,444,800 | $19,550,160 | $21,722,400 |
| 2028-29 |
|
34 | $22,446,480 | $22,446,480 | $81,096,960 | $22,446,480 | $20,274,240 | $22,446,480 |
Source:
Spotrac
2021-2024 Free Agent
Alex Caruso signed a 4 year, $36,980,000 contract with the Chicago Bulls, including $36,980,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,245,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $36,980,000
Average Salary:
$9,245,000
GTD at Sign:
$30,090,000
Total GTD:
$36,980,000
Signed Using:
non-taxpayer-mid-level-exception
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
27 | $8,600,000 | 7.65% | $8,600,000 | $8,600,000 | 6.30% | $8,600,000 | $8,600,000 | $8,600,000 |
| 2022-23 |
|
28 | $9,030,000 | 7.30% | $9,030,000 | $9,030,000 | 6.01% | $9,030,000 | $9,030,000 | $17,630,000 |
| 2023-24 |
|
29 | $9,460,000 | 6.95% | $9,460,000 | $9,460,000 | 5.72% | $9,460,000 | $9,460,000 | $27,090,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
30 | $9,890,000 | 7.03% | $9,890,000 | $9,890,000 | 5.79% | $9,890,000 | $9,890,000 | $36,980,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
27 | $8,600,000 | - | - | $8,600,000 | 7.65% | $8,600,000 |
| 2022-23 |
|
28 | $9,030,000 | - | - | $9,030,000 | 7.30% | $9,030,000 |
| 2023-24 |
|
29 | $9,460,000 | - | - | $9,460,000 | 6.95% | $9,460,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
30 | $9,890,000 | - | - | $9,890,000 | 7.03% | $9,890,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
27 | $8,600,000 | $8,600,000 | $8,600,000 | $118,076,960 | $8,600,000 | $9,245,000 |
| 2022-23 |
|
28 | $9,030,000 | $9,030,000 | $17,630,000 | $109,476,960 | $8,815,000 | $9,460,000 |
| 2023-24 |
|
29 | $9,460,000 | $9,460,000 | $27,090,000 | $100,446,960 | $9,030,000 | $9,675,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
30 | $9,890,000 | $9,890,000 | $36,980,000 | $90,986,960 | $9,245,000 | $9,890,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2024-25 $3,000,000 guaranteed, fully guaranteed on 6/30/24
Source:
Spotrac
2019-2020 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,500,000
Total GTD:
$5,500,000
Signed Using:
room-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2018 two-way
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
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2016-2016
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $543,471
Average Salary:
$543,471
GTD at Sign:
$50,000
Total GTD:
$50,000
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$60,772,300
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22 |
|
Retained
|
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,578,125 |
$2,628,125 |
Champion |
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$2,750,000 |
$5,378,125 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$8,600,000 |
$13,978,125 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$9,030,000 |
$23,008,125 |
All Defense (1st) |
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$9,460,000 |
$32,468,125 |
All Defense (2nd) |
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active
NBA Cup
|
$9,890,000 $205,988 |
$42,358,125 $42,564,113 |
Champion |
| 2025 | 31 |
|
Active
NBA Cup
|
$18,102,000 $106,187 |
$60,666,113 $60,772,300 |
|
| Total |
$60,772,300 |
$60,666,113 $60,772,300 |
||||
| 2026 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$19,550,160 |
||
| 2027 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$20,998,320 |
||
| 2028 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$22,446,480 |
||
| Total |
$123,767,260 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$28,354,175 | - | - | $28,354,175 |
| 2 |
|
$5,328,125 | - | - | $5,328,125 |
| 3 |
|
$27,090,000 | - | - | $27,090,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
22 |
$50,000
|
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$2,578,125
|
$2,578,125 |
$2,628,125 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$2,750,000
|
$2,750,000 |
$5,378,125 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$8,600,000
|
$8,600,000 |
$13,978,125 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$9,030,000
|
$9,030,000 |
$23,008,125 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$9,460,000
|
$9,460,000 |
$32,468,125 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$9,890,000 $205,988
|
$9,890,000 $205,988 |
$42,358,125 $42,564,113 |
||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
$18,102,000 $106,187
|
$18,102,000 $106,187 |
$60,666,113 $60,772,300 |
||
| Total |
$60,772,300 |
$60,772,300 |
$60,666,113 $60,772,300 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
32 |
$19,550,160
|
$19,550,160 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
33 |
$20,998,320
|
$20,998,320 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
34 |
$22,446,480
|
$22,446,480 |
|||
| Total |
$123,767,260 |
$123,767,260 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$28,354,175 | - | - | $28,354,175 |
| 2 |
|
$5,328,125 | - | - | $5,328,125 |
| 3 |
|
$27,090,000 | - | - | $27,090,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Mar 08, 2026 - Mar 09, 2026 | 2 | Hip |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Feb 25, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Feb 04, 2026 - Feb 04, 2026 | 1 | Adductor |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Jan 19, 2026 - Feb 01, 2026 | 7 | Groin |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 07, 2026 | 2 | Back |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Dec 22, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 1 | Finger |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 | 4 | Quad |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 1 | Hand |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Nov 05, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025 | 1 | Rest |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Oct 23, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025 | 3 | Concussion |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 02, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 12, 2025 | 1 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Mar 05, 2025 - Mar 05, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Feb 28, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025 | 1 | Rest |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025 | 1 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 03, 2025 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025 | 10 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 04, 2024 | 5 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 | 3 | Hip |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Apr 12, 2024 - Apr 13, 2024 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Apr 07, 2024 - Apr 08, 2024 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Feb 28, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Feb 12, 2024 - Feb 13, 2024 | 1 | Toe |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Jan 05, 2024 - Jan 07, 2024 | 1 | Neck |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Dec 16, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Dec 11, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Nov 26, 2023 - Nov 27, 2023 | 1 | Toe |
| 2023-24 |
CHI |
Nov 12, 2023 - Nov 14, 2023 | 2 | Toe |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Apr 05, 2023 - Apr 05, 2023 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Mar 27, 2023 - Mar 28, 2023 | 1 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Mar 20, 2023 - Mar 23, 2023 | 2 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Mar 15, 2023 - Mar 16, 2023 | 1 | Illness |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Feb 16, 2023 - Feb 17, 2023 | 1 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Feb 13, 2023 - Feb 14, 2023 | 1 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Feb 04, 2023 - Feb 06, 2023 | 2 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Jan 06, 2023 - Jan 08, 2023 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Dec 23, 2022 - Dec 29, 2022 | 3 | Concussion |
| 2022-23 |
CHI |
Dec 11, 2022 - Dec 13, 2022 | 1 | Back |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Apr 06, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022 | 3 | Back |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Jan 23, 2022 - Mar 11, 2022 | 22 | Wrist |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Jan 17, 2022 - Jan 18, 2022 | 1 | Foot |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Jan 07, 2022 - Jan 16, 2022 | 6 | Health Protocols |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Dec 26, 2021 - Jan 06, 2022 | 6 | Foot |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Dec 06, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021 | 2 | Hamstring |
| 2021-22 |
CHI |
Nov 22, 2021 - Nov 23, 2021 | 1 | Wrist |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
May 12, 2021 - May 15, 2021 | 2 | Foot |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
Apr 28, 2021 - May 01, 2021 | 2 | Back |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
Mar 15, 2021 - Mar 17, 2021 | 2 | Head |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
Mar 03, 2021 - Mar 11, 2021 | 1 | Neck |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
Feb 08, 2021 - Feb 11, 2021 | 2 | Hand |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
Dec 30, 2020 - Jan 06, 2021 | 4 | Personal |
| 2020-21 |
LAL |
Dec 28, 2020 - Dec 29, 2020 | 1 | Hand |
| 2019-20 |
LAL |
Mar 01, 2020 - Mar 05, 2020 | 2 | Hamstring |
| 2019-20 |
LAL |
Jan 03, 2020 - Jan 04, 2020 | 1 | Calf |
| 2019-20 |
LAL |
Nov 23, 2019 - Nov 24, 2019 | 1 | Calf |
-
Dec 22, 2024
Signed a 4 year $81.1 million veteran contract extension with Oklahoma City (OKC)
- Jun 30, 2024 Oklahoma City (OKC) fully guaranteed $9.89 million salary for 2024-25
-
Jun 21, 2024
Traded to Oklahoma City (OKC) from Chicago (CHI) for Josh Giddey
-
Aug 10, 2021
Signed a 4 year $37 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Jul 07, 2019
Signed a 2 year $5.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
- Jun 26, 2019 Los Angeles (LAL) extended $1,443,842 Qualifying Offer; becomes Restricted Free Agent
-
Jul 13, 2017
Signed a two-way contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
-
Oct 17, 2016
Waived by Oklahoma City (OKC)
-
Sep 23, 2016
Signed a contract with Oklahoma City (OKC) - camp invite
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 01, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 13, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CHI-SAS game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CHI-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during NYK-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| May 23, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-PHX game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during MIA-LAL game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 10, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-HOU game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 06, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-MIA game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 10 | $20,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | OKC | 45 | 0 | 18.6 | 6.7 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | .426 | .303 | .795 |
| 2024 | OKC | 54 | 3 | 19.3 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | .446 | .353 | .824 |
| 2023 | CHI | 71 | 57 | 28.7 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .468 | .408 | .760 |
| 2022 | CHI | 67 | 35 | 23.5 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | .455 | .364 | .808 |
| 2021 | CHI | 41 | 18 | 28.0 | 7.4 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | .398 | .333 | .795 |
| 2020 | LAL | 58 | 6 | 21.0 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .436 | .401 | .645 |
| 2019 | LAL | 64 | 2 | 18.4 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .412 | .333 | .734 |
| 2018 | LAL | 25 | 4 | 21.2 | 9.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .445 | .480 | .797 |
| 2017 | LAL | 37 | 7 | 15.2 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .431 | .302 | .700 |
