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Ask any NBA fan to name five role players who are exciting to watch in the league and almost every single one will have Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso on the list. His unique story and superb basketball skills has made him a crowd favorite at Staples Center. The fans aren’t the only ones […]

Retired NBA tough guy Matt Barnes has definitely got jokes. The 39-year-old recently took aim at Los Angeles Lakers duo LeBron James and Alex Caruso. According to Barnes, LeBron ought to help his teammate out by giving him an endorsement to his own hair guy: LeBron James’ gotta help Alex Caruso make a hairline comeback […]

For Los Angeles Lakers fans, Alex Caruso is the MVP of the league. It doesn’t matter if they were down by a huge margin against the Denver Nuggets in Sunday’s game. The impending loss didn’t stop the crowd at Staples Center from letting Caruso know their true feelings for him. Staples Center chanting MVP for […]

Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Alex Caruso continues to make a strong case to be included in the Slam Dunk Contest this year. The 25-year-old Texas A&M product once again displayed his incredible hops on Tuesday night, coming out of nowhere for a putback slam in the Lakers’ road game versus the Denver Nuggets at […]

LOS ANGELES – The impressive win streak for the Los Angeles Lakers, which reached 10 games, is officially over. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks proved to be too much to handle on Sunday night at the Staples Center with the Lakers having an off night on their home floor. Although it appeared the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a little “Showtime” going early against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. Lakers star Anthony Davis got fancy with a no-look pass to a streaking Alex Caruso, who swooped in and threw down a one-handed dunk. This got Lakers players on the bench off their feet, with […]

Alex Caruso has been a pleasant surprise for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. In fact, he is already starting to become a fan favorite for the Purple and Gold faithful. The 25-year old guard also recently drew praise from head coach Frank Vogel for his elite defense. Vogel called him a “star defender” and […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has been ruled out for the team’s Saturday night showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. According to head coach Frank Vogel, Caruso had been dealing with a calf strain and re-aggravated it during Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was initially listed as probable for the Grizzlies game […]

Alex Caruso of the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a calf injury during the team’s 130-127 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The 25-year-old was originally listed as doubtful in the team’s back-to-back against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. However, Caruso was upgraded to probable closer to the time of tip-off. #Lakers’ […]

LOS ANGELES – Alex Caruso has quickly become one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former G-League journeyman has gone from a player that didn’t know if he’d ever have a career in the NBA to a household name playing an important role on a championship-caliber team. Along with earning […]

LOS ANGELES – Three-time NBA champion LeBron James continues to hold Father Time at bay. The 17-year veteran further cemented his legacy on Tuesday night at the Staples Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder by recording his fifth triple-double of the season with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, which is yet another milestone […]

The growing legend of Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Alex Caruso continues, as his likeness was forever immortalized in a stunning mural in LA. Renowned mural artist Gustavo Zermeño painted the masterpiece, which features Caruso dunking over NBA stars like Jamal Murray, James Harden, Devin Booker, Kawhi Leonard, and Luka Doncic. The image is referenced […]

Danny Green shocked the Atlanta Hawks with a timely putback slam to close out a first-half rout, tracking the flight of the ball and sneaking backdoor just in time to hammer it home. The 6-foot-7 Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter is known for his finesse and his big-shot antics, but this is one aspect of his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched another victory on Friday night in an impressive performance against the Miami Heat. That’s now seven straight for the team from Hollywood, and for some, one man is at the very center of this tremendous winning streak: Alex Caruso. At the moment, L.A. have won all seven games in which […]

LeBron James was hyped up when Alex Caruso converted on a fastbreak and-one play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of their game against the Chicago Bulls. The King gave Caruso a chest bump to celebrate the impressive play. Asked about it after the game, Caruso hilariously warned James to consider the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a tremendous bounce-back victory on Friday night, as they secured a 95-86 victory against the Utah Jazz in their first home game of the new campaign. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers, logging a game-high 32 points (on 12-of-22 from the field), one three-pointer, seven rebounds, 10 assists, […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is right around the corner with teams and players around the league gearing up for another 82-game grind. Along with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis preparing for the rigors of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, some players are fighting to make an impression and prove their worth to […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard and viral hero Alex Caruso is currently day-to-day as he nurses a bone contusion on his pelvis, the team announced on Sunday. After additional testing, Alex Caruso (bone contusion, pelvis) is considered day-to-day. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 20, 2019 The 25-year-old guard appeared in all of the Lakers’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not exactly end the preseason with a bang, as they suffered a 124-103 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. Even more disappointing is the fact that incoming third-year point guard Alex Caruso has reportedly suffered an injury in the team’s preseason finale. Alex Caruso has a bone […]

Incoming third-year man Alex Caruso was one of the bright spots for the Los Angeles Lakers last season in what was a rather forgettable campaign for the club. That was his second year with L.A., after he had signed a two-way deal with the club a couple of years ago. Recently, the 25-year-old guard looked […]

The legend of Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso grew considerably in the offseason, with the third-year floor general now making headlines for shaving his “iconic” mustache. “[I shaved it] over the summer, [my] recent girlfriend said she wasn’t a ‘fan,’ so you pick your battles, and any man can attest to that,” Caruso explained. […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes that there might be bigger roles in store for back up guards Quinn Cook and Alex Caruso. The consensus is that Rajon Rondo — who’s entering his 14th year in the league — will be the Lakers’ starting guard. But Vogel — who’s entering his first season […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso feels he fits more in a market like San Antonio or Charlotte rather than Los Angeles. Caruso says he’s not Hollywood and prefers to be low-key and out of the spotlight. “I’m not Hollywood,” Caruso told Leo Sepkowitz of Bleacher Report. “I think I fit a market like San […]

Alex Caruso is one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. His energetic plays, combined with his dunks and 3-point shooting, has made him a must-see fixture for the fans that flock Staples Center on the regular. The growth of his status as a local icon has been notable that some […]

Alex Caruso signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his first guaranteed deal in the NBA. Caruso admits signing on the dotted line was a “surreal” feeling for him: “The feeling of signing a guaranteed deal—NBA money—that was surreal,” Caruso told Leo Sepkowitz of Bleacher Report. “Especially from where […]

For some reason, Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has a huge fan base. Caruso, who some would say is an average player in the NBA at best, thinks the way he plays and his overall appearance is a big reason why Lakers fans love him: “I think it’s the way I play—every game I […]

Alex Caruso firmly believes the Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to be a “really good” defensive team. In an interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Caruso responds to Anthony Davis’ recent comments about becoming Defensive Player of the Year and making the Lakers a great defensive team. The 25-year-old guard said AD is “more than […]

Alex Caruso has established himself as a crowd favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is now a full-time Laker and is thankful for one specific player for his on-court successes. Spectrum SportsNet talked with Caruso about his current situation now that he’s secured a two-year deal with the Purple and Gold. He heaped praise […]

In the ongoing saga of conveniently timed “random” drug tests, Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso had to fulfill the league’s program, sharing a photo of the paper slip form on Instagram on Tuesday. Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) got hit with a random offseason drug test a week after a photoshop of him looking jacked surfaced […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James seems to be really hyped after seeing the Alex Caruso mixtape posted by the team’s official Twitter account. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😤😤😤 @ACFresh21 💪🏾 https://t.co/SOKNo5kflS — LeBron James (@KingJames) September 2, 2019 Caruso has been really impressive despite having a limited role for the Lakers over the past two seasons. He only […]

For the last half-decade, Los Angeles (well, at least the Lakers’ side) has been a basketball graveyard. A team once embodied by glitz and glam, spoiled by the glory of consistent victory, spend years laden with tombstones, marking a mass death of hope in the city. There is hope for the 2019-20 NBA season, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso got his big break during the 2018-19 season, breaking into the rotation, now boasting a chance to get some playing time in a bolstered roster headlined by LeBron James and newcomer Anthony Davis. “I’ve been assured an opportunity to get minutes, and I think I complement this team very […]

Alex Caruso recently secured his immediate future by agreeing to a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old was impressive for the Lakers last season when called upon, and he was justly rewarded with a new contract. Recently, the former Texas A&M standout gave a shoutout to the South Bay Lakers […]

Before Alex Caruso returned to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors tried to recruit him to the Bay Area. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Caruso received significant interest from the Warriors. However, the feisty point guard decided to re-join the Purple and Gold to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. […]

Combo guard Alex Caruso is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Caruso is signing a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Lakers. Deal: two years, $5.5M https://t.co/5Xxrcd5j9u — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019 After losing Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers have agreed to free […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing everything that they can to create enough cap space for a max contract, but they’re still keeping some of the players that showed potential last season. According to reports, the Lakers have extended qualifying offers to point guard Alex Caruso and forward Johnathan Williams, making them restricted free agents. […]

At first sight, you wouldn’t think that Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is an actual NBA player. With his looks, he could easily pass as your home-room teacher. But on Friday, Caruso had himself a night against the L.A. Clippers, erupting for 32 points and 10 rebounds – both career-highs – to lead the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is now a lost cause. They’re already eliminated from the playoffs and their top players, led by LeBron James, have been shut down. But that doesn’t mean they can’t find anything to cheer about — enter Alex Caruso. Friday night featured a battle of Los Angeles as the Lakers and […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso came out of nowhere for a putback slam over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. LeBron James, who was chilling on the bench, was forced to rise up from his seat. Per NBA on TNT, watch Alex Caruso deliver his shocking putback slam. Notice how the Lakers’ bench […]