Caruso delivered a significant impact off the bench for the Thunder in his first season with the organization after being part of the deal that sent Josh Giddey to Chicago last summer. The veteran guard posted averages of 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and a combined 2.2 steals-plus-blocks per game in 54 regular-season appearances. However, as good as he was for OKC, that importance didn't translate to fantasy. His numbers weren't eye-popping by any means, and the fact that his shooting from deep went from 40.8 percent in 2023-24 to 35.3 percent in 2024-25 also conspired against him. Caruso is expected to hold the same revulsive role for the Thunder in 2025-26. That means fantasy managers should consider other options in drafts, though Caruso might be worth a look in deeper formats due to his solid all-around ability. He has far more value in category-based leagues, where that all-around impact plays even better, particularly since he's an elite backcourt defender with above-average production in steals and blocks while also being capable of operating as a secondary playmaker on short stretches.