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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lakers lose final game of Las Vegas summer league
The Los Angeles Lakers played one final summer league game in Las Vegas on Friday evening. It was a consolation game, as they went 1-3 in their first three contests and will not advance to the semifinals. Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and Darius Bazley were just a few of the players the team decided to hold out of this contest. It took on the Denver Nuggets, and despite being short-handed, it was fairly competitive for most of the first three quarters. Early on, forward Cole Swider was hot as L.A. led by as many as six points in the second quarter. But the Nuggets started to pull away late in the third quarter, and they outscored L.A. 30-15 in the final frame en route to a 106-84 victory. Swider cooled off considerably after making five of his seven shot attempts in the first period. He finished 6-of-15 from the field and 2-of-8 from 3-point range, giving him 17 points. Off the bench, R.J. Davis, an undrafted guard out of the University of North Carolina, was 6-of-11 overall and also scored 17 points. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers lose final game of Las Vegas summer league
Fox News
5 days ago
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- Fox News
Emerging Lakers star Darius Bazley exits NBA Summer League game in wheelchair with apparent serious injury
Darius Bazley put together a string of notable performances with the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. But the 25-year-old forward's run took an abrupt turn Thursday. Bazley collapsed on the hardwood after he drove to the basket during the Lakers' matchup with the Boston Celtics. Bazley remained on the floor for a few moments in noticeable discomfort. Team trainers examined Bazley before he eventually left the court with the assistance of a wheelchair. The Celtics won the game. The Lakers did not immediately provide an update on the forward's injury. Bazley was drafted by the Utah Jazz but started his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. More recently, Bazley appeared in six games with the Jazz during the 2023-24 season. Bazley has had a breakout summer, averaging 11.2 points and 8.4 rebounds over the five games he's appeared in at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Lakers are scheduled to play the Denver Nuggets Friday night. Los Angeles enters the game with a 1-3 record. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Darius Bazley suffers scary knee injury in NBA Summer League, casting doubt on Los Angeles Lakers plans
Darius Bazley suffered a knee injury (Image via Getty Images) On Thursday, Darius Bazley , a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, seemingly suffered a catastrophic knee injury. Team leaders and medical personnel were immediately concerned by the setback, which happened during a recent training session. When the NBA player made an effort to dribble by a defender on his path to the basket during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Summer League match against Boston Celtics, he got hurt. Darius Bazley goes down with apparent knee injury as Los Angeles Lakers lose key Summer League contributor The L.A. Lakers lost one of their best players who had been performing very well for them in the NBA Summer League to a shocking injury. The team has provided their players an opportunity to show off their skills and log substantial playing time by utilizing the NBA Summer League. Some people have seized the chance, while others have struggled. One of their other Summer League stars regrettably sustained a severe injury that could interfere with their plans. However, he still appeared to be on his way to signing a deal with the L.A. Lakers for the upcoming season. In the 87-78 defeat to the Boston Celtics , Darius Bazley drove forward with the ball before falling to the ground and wailing in pain. While the extent of his injury is not known, he needed help off the court after playing just eight minutes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Video replays revealed that his right knee failed him as he approached the key, twisting in a manner that is not good for legs. He landed painfully on the Thomas & Mack Centre floor right away. Then, after lying there for a few minutes, he was finally wheeled off the parquet. Darius Bazley play for L.A. Lakers (Image via Getty Images) After playing a total of 16 NBA games since 2023, Darius Bazley has been enjoying a fantastic summer league so far. He was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz before having his rights transferred several times and ultimately joining the Oklahoma Thunder. He had played in five NBA Summer League games and looked great. Among them was a spectacular display on July 8 against the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, the L.A. Lakers have not yet provided an update on his health. Even while the injury isn't as serious as most think, it will nonetheless cast questions on his immediate NBA career. Also read: DeAndre Ayton's $16.2M deal with Los Angeles Lakers praised as one of the top offseason signings of 2025 Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
Lakers' Darius Bazley leaves summer league game in wheelchair after scary injury
Lakers forward Darius Bazley saw his summer league season likely come to an end with a scary injury on Thursday. Bazley drove right with the ball against the Celtics, before he collapsed to the floor, writhing in pain during the 87-78 loss. The young forward left the court in a wheelchair after being examined by trainers and there is no further update on his injury status. 3 Darius Bazley goes down screaming in a scary injury scene during the NBA Summer League. X, @NBA Memes Bazley, 25, drafted in the first round in 2019 by the Utah Jazz before having his rights traded multiple times and eventually landing with the Thunder, had been having a breakout summer league thus far after playing a combined 16 NBA games since 2023. He had looked excellent in five NBA summer league games, putting up 11.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 0.6 steals per game. That included a dazzling performance against the Spurs on July 8, when he put up 27 points and 13 rebounds on 8-of-10 shooting. 3 Bazley's right leg gave out as he went down with a nasty leg injury. X, @NBA Memes 3 The wheelchair had to come out for Darius Bazley on Thursday after he suffered a scary injury. X, @NBA Memes The injury, though, will put his immediate NBA future in doubt even if it's not as bad as it is feared to be. Lower leg injuries have been a problem in the NBA in recent years. The Celtics' Jayson Tatum and Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, who went down screaming in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, both suffered torn Achilles in the postseason.
Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
Is Darius Bazley alright? Latest update on LA Lakers star's Summer League injury
Darius Bazley. Image via: Getty Images The Summer League Game created discontent among fans on Thursday. The match was between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. During the second quarter of the game, the Lakers' forward, Darius Bazley, injured his leg as he was approaching his basket along with two defenders. The source does not yet disclose the effect of the injury. But the random clips from the match show that the injury could be fatal. The impact of the injury was evident in the game, as the Lakers lost 87-78 to the Celtics. Another game, another injury. And it just means that Darius Bazley's presence in the next game remains a question mark to his fans. Darius Bazley's injury in Summer League suffered a major setback against Boston Celtics On Thursday night, during the Lakers-Celtics Summer League Game, the Lakers' forward Darius Bazley suffered from a lower leg injury that turned the entire game in favor of the Boston Celtics. The injury made him exit the court in a wheelchair, leaving the fans in distress and discontent. Although the severity of the injury had not yet been disclosed, one could question his presence in the next game. The extent of the injury could be felt by the Lakers as the entire team shut down after losing to the Celtics. Los Angeles Lakers' plan B after Darius Bazley Fans and media are not expecting Darius Bazley in the next game of the Summer League. After an injury that is yet to be scrutinized, the Lakers are in huge distress. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The team could not qualify for the Las Vegas Summer League playoffs. However, they will play one last game to close out the League against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The injury took the Lakers by surprise, and now fans await their next move in the upcoming game. Hopefully, this time, an injury doesn't find another Lakers' player. Who is Darius Bazley? Born in 2000, Darius Bazley is a professional basketball player who has played for some of the NBA's top basketball teams. Currently, he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2019, he made his NBA debut by recording 5 points in a 127-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The year 2020 was marked as his career high as he scored 23 points along with seven rebounds. For such a talented player, it was indeed a great loss for the Los Angeles Lakers. Darius Bazley injured his lower leg and was escorted back in a wheelchair to his locker room. Also read: Who is Nikola Jokic's brother? Everything about the NBA star's infamous brother Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
