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Darius Bazley put together a series of remarkable performances with Los Angeles Lakers at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
But the 25-year-old Forward’s race took a sudden turn on Thursday.
Bazley collapsed on the hardwood after he drove to the basket under Lakers’ Matchup with Boston Celtics.
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Darius Bazley (36) from Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics during a 2025 NBA Summer League match 17 July 2025 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
Bazley remained on the floor a few moments in noticeable discomfort. Team coach examined Bazley before eventually leaving the court with the help of a wheelchair. Celtics won the game.
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Lakers did not immediately give an update on the forward injury.
Darius Bazley of Los Angeles Lakers responds after being injured in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League match against New Orleans Pelicans in Thomas & Mack Center 12 July 2025 in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Bazley was drafted by Utah Jazz, but started his NBA career with Oklahoma City Thunder. Recently, Bazley performed in six games with the jazz in the 2023-24 season.
Los Angeles Lakers tip Darius Bazley (36) blocks a shot from Dallas Mavericks Center Moussa Cissé (45) in the first quarter of Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas July 10, 2025. (Candice Ward/Imag photos)
Bazley has had a breakout -summer, an average of 11.2 points and 8.4 rebounds over the five matches he has performed at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Lakers are scheduled to play Denver Nuggets Friday night. Los Angeles enters the game with a 1-3 record.
