Overview

• Bazley collapsed in the second quarter of Thursday’s Summer League game and was removed via wheelchair after his right knee gave out on a drive to the basket.
• Video replays showed his right leg twist unnaturally under the weight of his body, raising fears of significant ligament damage.
• The Lakers have not provided any official update on his condition, leaving his availability for training camp uncertain.
• He had paced the Lakers with more than 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, showcasing the two-way potential behind his roster spot.
• Bazley’s unconventional journey—bypassing college for a New Balance internship, becoming a 2019 first-round pick and earning All-NBA G League Second Team honors in 2023–24—underscores the setback this injury represents for his NBA comeback.