Alex Caruso leaves game vs. Suns with right ankle sprain
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso exited Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns due to a right ankle sprain. The injury occurred in the second quarter as Caruso attempted to defend a shot, resulting in a collision that sent him to the floor. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game after walking gingerly to the locker room. Caruso had recorded nine points, three assists, and two rebounds in just over nine minutes. This injury adds to the Thunder’s existing problems with guard depth, as both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace are sidelined with serious injuries that require surgical repair.
- •Caruso injured his ankle while contesting a shot against Suns forward Dillon Brooks.
- •He left the game with 1:34 remaining in the second quarter.
- •Caruso recorded nine points, three assists, and two rebounds before leaving.
- •Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace are also out with serious injuries.
- •Thunder had previously dealt several rotation players this summer.
- 3:24 AMESPN — Suddenly thin Thunder lose Caruso to ankle sprain
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Caruso exits early vs. Suns with sprained right ankle as Thunder's injury woes continue
"The Thunder’s mounting injury issues went from bad to worse when their veteran super-sub picked up a knock just before halftime.
"The already-thin Oklahoma City Thunder lost guard Alex Caruso to a right ankle sprain in Monday night's game vs. the Suns.
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External links- ESPNOct 27, 2026, 3:24 AMSuddenly thin Thunder lose Caruso to ankle sprain
The already-thin Oklahoma City Thunder lost guard Alex Caruso to a right ankle sprain in Monday night's game vs. the Suns.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 2:23 AMAlex Caruso exits early vs. Suns with sprained right ankle as Thunder's injury woes continue
The Thunder’s mounting injury issues went from bad to worse when their veteran super-sub picked up a knock just before halftime.
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