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Caruso’s Quiet Impact on OKC | Oklahoma City Thunder News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a savvy trade, sending Josh Giddey to the Bulls for veteran guard Alex Caruso — a move that’s part of Sam Presti’s championship blueprint. Caruso’s calm, championship-caliber presence initially confused younger teammates like Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace, who thought he was coasting in pickup games. But they soon realized he was quietly teaching them how to control the tempo, defend with purpose, and stay composed under pressure. Williams even admitted feeling intimidated by Caruso’s veteran edge — which Caruso took in stride, tossing back a playful “You want me now, or you want me in June?” Fans are already glad he’s thinking long-term, because without him, OKC’s title chances would’ve been much slimmer. Though the 2025-2026 season ended short, the Thunder are already focused on 2026-2027 — and Presti’s already scheming, especially with that second apron looming. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b151d3e4e43e6058