Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso will suit up for Wednesday's 7 p.m. CT home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced. Caruso had been sidelined for three consecutive games due to a sprained right ankle.
The 32-year-old's return provides a boost for OKC (5-2), which secured a 117-112 road victory over Cleveland on Monday. Despite Caruso's availability, the Thunder continue to navigate a lengthy injury list.
Injury Report: Thunder
- Chet Holmgren (right knee injury recovery) – out
- Thomas Sorber (right knee surgery) – out
- Nikola Topić (low back surgery) – out
- Cason Wallace (left shoulder surgery) – out
- Jalen Williams (left ankle surgery) – out
- Jaylin Williams (low back spasms) – questionable
Injury Report: Cavaliers
- Khalifa Diop (G League assignment) – out
- Nae'Qwan Tomlin (low back stress reaction) – out
- Jaylon Tyson (right ankle sprain) – out
- Ernest Udeh Jr. (G League two-way) – out
- Peyton Watson (right hamstring tightness/soreness) – out
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