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Alex Caruso Cleared to Play as Thunder Host Cavaliers

Alex Caruso Cleared to Play as Thunder Host Cavaliers

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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Originally reported by yahoo.