DARIUS BAZLEY NEWS

Detroit plays Oklahoma City for non-conference matchup

Oklahoma City faces Detroit in out-of-conference play

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young scores 41 in homecoming as Hawks top Thunder 136-118

Trae Young had 41 points and eight assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-118

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young, Atlanta set for matchup with Oklahoma City

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Oklahoma City averaging 28.0 points per game

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roby scores 30 as Thunder down Blazers 134-131 in OT

Isaiah Roby scored a career-high 30 points on 11-of-13 shooting and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in overtime to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 134-131

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander out for season with ankle soreness

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will sit out the rest of the season after an ankle injury

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be ready for offseason work Bazley (knee) is expected to be ready to return to basketball activities over the offseason, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The Thunder announced earlier in the day that Bazley would be shut down for the season, as the team likely decided there was nothing to gain by rushing him back for the final eight games. It doesn't sound as though he's in jeopardy of missing any time in 2022.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder news: Darius Bazley out for the rest of the season with knee fracture There’s a very real possibility that the Thunder decide Baze’s future with the team this offseason via either a trade or extension.

MARCH 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Darius Bazley Out For Remainder of Season Due to Knee Injury The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost another member for the remainder of the year in Darius Bazley.

MARCH 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Done for season with knee issue Bazley sustained a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his right knee and will miss the remaining eight games of the 2021-22 campaign, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bazley suffered the injury during Saturday's loss to the Nuggets and underwent an MRI the next day. The third-year forward finishes the season with averages of 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game. In his absence, Aleksej Pokusevski and Aaron Wiggins are both candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Bazley (knee) is doubtful for Monday's contest against Portland, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.

Impact Bazley left Saturday's contest against the Nuggets in the second quarter and didn't return due to a left knee sprain, and he's now scheduled to undergo an MRI, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. In his likely absence, Aleksej Pokusevski and Aaron Wiggins are both candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Bazley left Saturday's game with a sprained right knee and will not return, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.

Impact Bazley started Saturday's game, but he left it in the second quarter and will not see any further action.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-double in loss Bazley closed Monday's 132-123 loss to Boston with 22 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.

Impact Bazley was questionable heading into the contest due to a non-COVID illness, but he was able to play against the Celtics and finished as OKC's leading rebounder. The third-year forward added an efficient 22 points to register his second double-double of March. Though he is shooting just 42.5 percent on the season, Bazley has been much better this month, posting a 52.7 percent field-goal rate over 11 contests.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 36, Celtics roll past Oklahoma City 132-123

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-123

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Bazley (illness) will play Monday night against the Celtics, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact According to Martinez, Bazley was tested earlier in the day for flu-like symptoms, but the results came back negative and he has since been given the green light. He's averaging 19.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last seven contests.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Bazley is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to flu-like symptoms, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Impact Bazley was originally absent from Monday's injury report, but the flu-like symptoms now have his availability up in the air. The Thunder could be significantly shorthanded in the frontcourt if Bazley can't play since Olivier Sarr (illness) was already ruled out.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bazley, Waters III Lead the Way in Thunder's Loss to Orlando Darius Bazley continued his strong play with another big performance Sunday night.

MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Thunder face the Celtics on 9-game slide

Oklahoma City looks to stop its nine-game skid when the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Boston

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carter, Magic hand Thunder 9th straight loss, 90-85

Wendell Carter Jr. scored 10 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Orlando Magic handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their ninth straight loss with a 90-85 victory Sunday nig...

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Herro has 26 points, East-leading Heat beat Thunder 120-108

Tyler Herro got through an ankle scare and scored 26 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 points in 19 minutes and the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat topped the Oklahoma City T...

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young Forwards Flex Muscles as Thunder Drop Seventh Straight Darius Bazley and Aleksej Pokusevski had big nights despite losing to the Spurs at the last second.

MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Flirts with double-double in loss Bazley accumulated 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 122-120 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Bazley ended the night scoring at least 25 points for the third straight game, the first time he has achieved such a feat this season. He has also now shot at least 55 percent from the field in four consecutive contests, an element of his game that is typically a negative. Unlike many of his teammates, Bazley does have a consistent role, making him one of the more trustworthy Thunder players when it comes to fantasy value.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs fend off Thunder 122-120 to end 2-game slide

Dejounte Murray had 26 points and 12 assists and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Wednesday night, snapping a two-game skid

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Darius Bazley with a Winning Attitude Darius Bazley has averaged 43 percent from the perimeter in his last two games.

MARCH 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Terry Rozier shines as Hornets beat Thunder 134-116

Terry Rozier scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-116

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in loss Bazley amassed 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 loss to Memphis.

Impact Bazley notched his first double-double since Feb. 25 and was one of the best players for the Thunder in this loss. He's not expected to clear the 25-point mark on a regular basis, as this was the first time he reached the 15-point mark since the league resumed following the All-Star break.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE