Alex Caruso

Oklahoma City Thunder, Shooting Guard
Age: 30y-9m-22d (Feb 28, 1994)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: Texas A&M
Agent(s): Greg Lawrence (Wasserman)
2024-25 Cap Hit

$9,890,000

2024-25 Cash

$10,095,988

Career Earnings

$42,564,113

2025-2028 Veteran Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)

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.
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 Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Apron Salary Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Guaranteed Cash Cumulative
2025-26 31
Estimate
$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
Estimate
$19,550,160 11.49% $19,550,160 $19,550,160 9.46% $19,550,160 $19,550,160 $37,652,160
2027-28 33
Estimate
$20,998,320 11.22% $20,998,320 $20,998,320 9.24% $20,998,320 $20,998,320 $58,650,480
2028-29 34
Estimate
$22,446,480 10.91% $22,446,480 $22,446,480 8.98% $22,446,480 $22,446,480 $81,096,960
2029-30 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Luxury Tax
2025-26 31
Estimate
$18,102,000 - - $18,102,000 11.71% $18,102,000
2026-27 32
Estimate
$19,550,160 - - $19,550,160 11.49% $19,550,160
2027-28 33
Estimate
$20,998,320 - - $20,998,320 11.22% $20,998,320
2028-29 34
Estimate
$22,446,480 - - $22,446,480 10.91% $22,446,480
2029-30 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025-26 31
Estimate
$18,102,000 $18,102,000 $18,102,000 $62,994,960 $18,102,000 $20,274,240
2026-27 32
Estimate
$19,550,160 $19,550,160 $37,652,160 $43,444,800 $18,826,080 $20,998,320
2027-28 33
Estimate
$20,998,320 $20,998,320 $58,650,480 $22,446,480 $19,550,160 $21,722,400
2028-29 34
Estimate
$22,446,480 $22,446,480 $81,096,960 - $20,274,240 $22,446,480
Trade Restriction: This player cannot be traded until Jun 22, 2025.
Source: Spotrac

2021-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

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. In 2024-25, Caruso will earn a base salary of $9,890,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,890,000 and a dead cap value of $9,890,000.
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 Cap 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 $109,476,960 $8,600,000 $9,245,000
2022-23 28 $9,030,000 $9,030,000 $17,630,000 $100,446,960 $8,815,000 $9,460,000
2023-24 29 $9,460,000 $9,460,000 $27,090,000 $90,986,960 $9,030,000 $9,675,000
2024-25 30 $9,890,000 $9,890,000 $36,980,000 $81,096,960 $9,245,000 $9,890,000
Trade Restriction: This player cannot be traded until Jun 22, 2025.
Contract Notes
  • 2024-25 $3,000,000 guaranteed, fully guaranteed on 6/30/24
Source: Spotrac

2019-2020 Free Agent

Alex Caruso signed a 2 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
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

Alex Caruso signed a 2 year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
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2016-2016

Alex Caruso signed a 1 year , $543,471 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $543,471.
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

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$42,564,113

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
Total      
$42,564,113
$42,358,125
$42,564,113
2025 31
Active / estimate
$18,102,000
2026 32
Active / estimate
$19,550,160
2027 33
Active / estimate
$20,998,320
2028 34
Active / estimate
$22,446,480
Total
$123,661,073

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $10,145,988 - - $10,145,988
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
Total
$42,564,113
$42,564,113
$42,358,125
$42,564,113
2025
31
$18,102,000
$18,102,000
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
$123,661,073
$123,661,073

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $10,145,988 - - $10,145,988
2 $5,328,125 - - $5,328,125
3 $27,090,000 - - $27,090,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
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 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
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: 9 $18,000
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2024 OKC 19 0 20.2 5.7 2.9 2.4 1.9 0.6 .385 .270 .778
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
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