Oklahoma City Thunder outline goals for Alex Caruso in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for the 2026-27 NBA season, focusing on three goals for their players, including Alex Caruso. As they return a largely intact roster after falling short of a second championship, the Thunder aim to manage Caruso’s workload during the regular season to maintain his effectiveness in the playoffs. Caruso, a two-time All-Defense member, has a history of stepping up in crucial moments, averaging significant points during past playoff runs. The Thunder are looking for Caruso to enhance his outside shooting while ensuring he remains a central figure come postseason time.
- •Thunder focus on Alex Caruso's regular season strategy for playoffs.
- •Caruso averaged 11 points during the 2025 Western Conference Finals.
- •His three-point shooting in the playoffs was 44.6% last year.
- •OKC aims for improved regular season output from Caruso.
- •Thunder retain a strong roster after narrowly missing a championship.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder 3 goals: Alex Caruso has to add to NBA playoff lore
"Oklahoma City Thunder 3 goals: Alex Caruso has to add to NBA playoff lore.
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