Triumph Lyubertsy (2010–2013) After playing for the
Triumph Lyubertsy Under-23 team in 2009–10, Karasev joined the senior team for the 2010–11
PBL season. Karasev averaged 16.1 points per game during the
2012–13 season of the
2nd-tier European league, the
EuroCup. On April 3, 2013, Karasev decided to declare for the
NBA draft.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014) in 2013 Karasev was selected with the 19th overall pick by the
Cleveland Cavaliers in the
2013 NBA draft. On August 20, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Cavaliers. During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with the
Canton Charge of the
NBA Development League.
Brooklyn Nets (2014–2016) On July 10, 2014, Karasev was traded to the
Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade involving the Cavaliers and the
Boston Celtics. On October 24, 2014, the Nets exercised their third-year team option on Karasev's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2015–16 season. On March 11, 2015, he was ruled out for the rest of the 2014–15 season after being diagnosed with a dislocated
patella and a torn
MCL of the right knee, along with multiple loose bodies in the knee joint. On March 26, 2016, Karasev scored a career-high 17 points in a 120–110 win over the
Indiana Pacers.
Zenit Saint Petersburg (2016–2019) On July 1, 2016, Karasev returned to Russia and signed a 2+1 deal with
Zenit Saint Petersburg.
BC Khimki (2019–2021) On July 1, 2019, Karasev signed a two-year contract with Russian club
Khimki.
Return to Zenit Saint Petersburg (2021–present) On June 7, 2021, Karasev officially returned to Zenit Saint Petersburg. ==Career statistics==