The Los Angeles Lakers faced severe adversity in the Summer League after Darius Bazley collapsed on the court while executing a spin move for a layup. The injury occurred in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics, leading to an 87-78 loss for the Lakers. Bazley, who had been leading the Lakers in scoring, was seen in visible pain and was taken off the court in a wheelchair, sparking immediate concern from fans and media alike about the severity of his injury.

Before the incident, Bazley had scored eight points with an impressive shooting percentage. This unfortunate event comes at a critical time as the Lakers were already struggling in the Summer League, having lost two of their previous three games. Losing a promising prospect like Bazley could significantly impact their roster decisions heading into the 2025-26 season.