Why Alex Caruso is ‘excited’ for Thunder dwelling preseason opener

In an annual league survey, the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder swept the board in three thrilling classes, reminiscent of NBA’s 2025 Most Precious Participant in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a crew with probably the most promising core, and most underrated acquisition in Alex Caruso forward of his Thunder dwelling debut, as NBA GMs closely favored the 2024-25 Thunder. After making his Thunder preseason debut in a 112-107 win in opposition to the San Antonio Spurs, Caruso, who will play a crucial function on his new crew, appears to be like ahead to enjoying in entrance of his new dwelling crowd on Wednesday.

After Monday’s win, Caruso talked about making his Thunder debut on the Paycom Heart.

“[I’m] actually excited to get the primary dwelling sport beneath my belt,” Caruso mentioned. “It’s what everybody’s preached because the commerce in June, simply how nice the house followers are.”

As for getting acclimated along with his new teammates and environment, Caruso’s having a blast. He’s talked concerning the light-hearted periods, when essential, alongside a prominently 26-and-under squad and the other of that whereas holding a wholesome stability between crew bonding and reaching crew objectives.

“It’s good. I’m simply making an attempt to be taught from these guys. They’ve clearly had loads of success right here, and I’ve had success in any other case. For probably the most half, [I’m] simply making an attempt to be taught the primary couple of weeks that I’ve been right here,” Caruso added. “They do hold it mild. All of them discuss concerning the age distinction. I’m not that outdated. However all these guys are actually younger. So, they’ve loads of vitality. They’re severe when it issues, however when it’s not, they hold it mild. So, simply making an attempt to maintain according to them and discover the rhythm.”

To this point, the Thunder are off to a great begin. Caruso completed the night time with 5 factors, 5 assists, one steal, and one block in 17 minutes.

Aaron Wiggins on ‘elite’ defensive trio led by Thunder’s Alex Caruso

Aaron Wiggins believes the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder’s defensive trio led by Alex Caruso is “elite” and might compete with any crew within the NBA. In accordance with Wiggins, Caruso, Lu Dort, and Cason Wallace can be devastating opposing offenses this upcoming season.

“Speak about point-of-attack defenders; these guys are the elite of the elite. Cason Wallace, I’d throw him in there, too,” Wiggins mentioned. “You match them up with anyone with the ball of their palms and virtually rely on them to get any cease.”

Alex Caruso makes his Thunder dwelling debut in opposition to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night time.