Emerging Lakers Star Darius Bazley Exits Nba Summer League Game In Wheelchair With Apparent Serious Injury

Darius Bazley put together a drawstring of notable performances pinch nan Los Angeles Lakers astatine nan NBA Summer League successful Las Vegas.

But nan 25-year-old forward's tally took an abrupt move Thursday. 

Bazley collapsed connected nan hardwood aft he drove to nan handbasket during nan Lakers' matchup pinch nan Boston Celtics.

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Darius Bazley (36) of nan Los Angeles Lakers dribbles nan shot against nan Boston Celtics during a 2025 NBA Summer League crippled July 17, 2025, astatine nan Thomas & Mack Center successful Las Vegas. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bazley remained connected nan level for a fewer moments successful noticeable discomfort. Team trainers examined Bazley earlier he yet near nan tribunal pinch nan assistance of a wheelchair. The Celtics won nan game.

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The Lakers did not instantly supply an update connected nan forward's injury.

Darius Bazley of nan Los Angeles Lakers reacts aft being wounded successful nan 2nd half of a 2025 NBA Summer League crippled against nan New Orleans Pelicans astatine nan Thomas & Mack Center July 12, 2025, successful Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Bazley was drafted by nan Utah Jazz but started his NBA profession pinch nan Oklahoma City Thunder. More recently, Bazley appeared successful six games pinch nan Jazz during nan 2023-24 season. 

Los Angeles Lakers guardant Darius Bazley (36) blocks a changeable from Dallas Mavericks halfway Moussa Cissé (45) successful nan first 4th astatine Thomas & Mack Center successful Las Vegas July 10, 2025. (Candice Ward/Imagn Images)

Bazley has had a breakout summer, averaging 11.2 points and 8.4 rebounds complete nan 5 games he's appeared successful astatine Thomas & Mack Center successful Las Vegas.

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The Lakers are scheduled to play nan Denver Nuggets Friday night. Los Angeles enters nan crippled pinch a 1-3 record.

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