Overview

• Darius Bazley averaged over 12 points, six rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game during the Lakers’ Summer League run, emerging as a two-way standout.
• The former first-round pick bypassed college basketball to intern at New Balance before fighting back into NBA contention with Los Angeles.
• Lakers coach Lindsay Harding praised Bazley’s defensive versatility, noting his ability to guard on-ball, match up with guards and protect the rim.
• Bazley went down in the second quarter of the July 17 game against the Boston Celtics and was taken off the court in a wheelchair with an apparent right leg injury.
• He now awaits detailed medical evaluations that will determine his recovery timetable and his chance of securing an NBA roster spot.