We detail (and what it means) Alex Caruso's renewal by the Oklahoma City Thunder

Alex Caruso has reached an agreement to extend his contract with Oklahoma City Thunder for 4 seasons (until 28/29) in exchange for $81 million. That is an average of $20 million per season. His contract was ending at the end of the current season, in which he earned less than $10 million, so his salary increase is significant.

Caruso played at a high level with the Los Angeles Lakers, especially in a defensive role, being important as a secondary player in the Lakers' 2020 championship. Pelinka then did not bet on him, and he left for the Chicago Bulls in exchange for $37 million and 4 years. In the Windy City, he performed at a high level, adding to his strong defensive play a high three-point shooting percentage. This led OKC to sign him in June in exchange for Josh Giddey.

To date, Caruso has averaged 20 minutes per game, with averages of 5.7 points and 2.4 assists per game with a 27% three-point shooting percentage (his worst numbers of his career). We imagine the renewal was promised since the trade, but so far, Alex has not earned in OKC the commitment to the team's salary cap balance. Against the Bucks in the NBA Cup final, it was evident that Oklahoma needed him, especially as a three-point specialist. Will he be able to be that kind of player?

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