It seems like the Lakers were warned not to make that mistake as well by franchise icon Magic Johnson. During an appearance on "First Take," Johnson, who was president of basketball operations for the Lakers from 2017 to 2019, revealed he had told the team not to let Caruso go if Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was on his way out too.

Thunder guard Alex Caruso learned some important things about being a true professional while playing with LeBron James and the Lakers.

While you can't compare that championship to any other in league history because of once-in-a-lifetime circumstances, Caruso said his time with James as teammates taught him how to develop from an undrafted rookie into one of this era's best defenders.

The 31-year-old has built a career off making the small plays. And those might prove the difference against the Pacers in the NBA Finals.

NBA legend and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson reveals how he did everything he could to try to convince the Los Angeles Lakers to keep Alex Caruso.

An Oklahoma icon coached Mike Caruso in college, and Caruso’s son now has helped lead the Thunder to the cusp of an NBA championship.

Alex Caruso, the lone championship-winner on the roster, dropped 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting. in 27 minutes off the bench. Multiple players on this Thunder roster have spoken about Caruso's championship experience and how much they lean on him during times like these.

In an inspiring display of mutual respect and support, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso paid a sincere tribute to WNBA star Caitlin Clark during Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Final