Caruso (ankle) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against Miami.
There was initial concern regarding the severity of Caruso's ankle injury that he suffered Wednesday against Atlanta, but he was examined further Thursday, which showed reduced swelling. He said Friday morning that he expected to play against the Heat, and he's officially been cleared to suit up in the win-or-go-home matchup. Over his six appearances this month, he's averaged 8.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 32.3 minutes per game.
Caruso (ankle), who is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, said that he expects to play in the matchup, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Caruso was initially believed to have a significant left ankle sprain, but he experienced reduced swelling Thursday. It appears increasingly likely that the 30-year-old will be available for Friday's win-or-go-home matchup, but the Bulls will likely continue to monitor him in the hours leading up to tipoff.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Likely to be game-time decision
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Caruso (ankle), who is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, underwent further evaluation Thursday that revealed reduced swelling, creating increased optimism that he'll be available for the win-or-go-home matchup against Miami, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Wojnarowski reported Wednesday night that Caruso had sustained a "significant" left ankle sprain against Atlanta, which put his availability for Friday's matchup in doubt. However, the 30-year-old appears to be trending in the right direction and will likely be a game-time decision as the Bulls attempt to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. If Caruso is unavailable against Miami, Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry could see additional playing time.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Questionable to play Friday
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Caruso (ankle) is questionable to play Friday against the Heat.
The Bulls are facing a win-or-go-home scenario Friday against the Heat, and the potential loss of Caruso would be massive due to his ability on defense and contributions across the board. However, he's dealing with a "significant" ankle sprain, so his status against Miami is in doubt, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry would be the main candidates to take on more minutes if Caruso ends up being ruled out.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Checks back in
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Caruso (foot) has returned to Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks,
Caruso took a brief trip to the locker room late in the first quarter after colliding with Andre Drummond. However, Caruso has checked back into the contest and should be good to go.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Dealing with ankle injury
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Caruso generated six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal during 17 minutes of Wednesday's 131-116 win over the Hawks. He noted after the game that he sprained his left ankle during the contest, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Caruso missed portions of the first half after a collision with teammate Andre Drummond. While Caruso managed to return to the game, he was subbed out with 9:43 to play in the third quarter and didn't check back in. Caruso's status is certainly up in the air for Friday's matchup with Miami in the final game of the Play-In Tournament and is worth monitoring ahead of the contest. If Caruso ends up sitting, Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry would be the main candidates to take on more minutes.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Exits game
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Caruso went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Hawks with what appeared to be a right foot injury, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Andre Drummond stepped on Caruso's foot in transition and ran over Caruso at half-court. Caruso quickly removed himself from the game and limped back to the locker room. He should be considered questionable to return.
Bulls' Alex Caruso: Makes his mark in season finale
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Caruso registered 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and five steals across 41 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 overtime loss to the Knicks.
The Bulls entered Sunday's slate locked in the ninth seed and ready to face the Hawks in the Play-in Tournament, but their starters handle a regular workload. Caruso was not the exception, as he filled the stat sheet admirably while recording five or more steals just for the third time this season. His scoring comes and goes, but Caruso remains a reliable fantasy alternative due to his ability to fill the stat sheet, as evidenced in this contest.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Good to go Sunday
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Caruso (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
Caruso will return to action Sunday after missing Chicago's previous contest with a left ankle contusion. Caruso is averaging 10.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 34.2 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Officially ruled out
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Caruso (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Caruso has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a left ankle contusion. In his absence, Dalen Terry and Javonte Green are candidates to receive increased playing time. Caruso's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Questionable against Washington
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Caruso (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Washington.
Caruso continues to deal with a left ankle contusion, but he suited up Thursday against the Pistons and tallied eight points, 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Bulls exercise caution with Caruso on Friday since they've already locked in their seed for the postseason.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Season-high 10 assists vs. Detroit
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Caruso ended with eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 win over the Pistons.
Caruso posted double digit assists for the first time this season Thursday, and the last time he reached that mark was in November of 2022. Caruso has been dealing with a left ankle contusion he sustained April 5 against the Knicks, and he could sit out in the second game of a back-to-back Friday against the Wizards.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Expected to play against Detroit
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Caruso (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
Caruso continues to deal with a left ankle contusion but is expected to play in his second straight contest Thursday. The 29-year-old guard shouldn't face any minutes restriction if he's cleared to play, as he logged 37 minutes in Chicago's last outing.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Will return Tuesday
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Caruso (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Caruso has been dealing with a left ankle bruise, but he'll give it a go Tuesday and is expected to return to the starting lineup. The veteran guard has averaged 11.3 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals across his last 10 appearances (nine starts).
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Listed as questionable
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Caruso (ankle) is questionable to play Tuesday versus New York.
Caruso is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a left ankle bruise, joining Ayo Dosunmu (quad) and Coby White (ankle) on the injury report. White is considered probable for Tuesday's contest while Dosunmu has not missed a game since Nov. 4, but the Bulls' backcourt is nonetheless in flux at the moment.
