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The Lakers rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Spurs in the California Classic, led by Darius Bazley's 27 points and strong defense, with Dalton Knecht also key in the comeback with 25 points. The team emphasized defense and physicality, and the Lakers will next face the Mavericks in Las Vegas.
The Lakers lost their first California Classic game to the Warriors 89-84, with notable performances from Cole Swider and DJ Steward, while Bronny James sat out. The team struggled defensively in the second half, and rookie Dalton Knecht showed signs of rust. The Lakers will face the Miami Heat next.
Free agent forward Darius Bazley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets, joining the team's frontcourt rotation after starting 118 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, Bazley averaged a career-best 13.7 points and 7.2 assists in the 2020-2021 season. The Nets have also signed small forward Lonnie Walker IV and guard Dennis Smith Jr. in free agency.
As NBA free agency begins, the Chicago Bulls have limited resources and a history of underwhelming signings. While Arturas Karnisovas has expressed the need for continuity, fans remain skeptical. With limited cap space and roster spots, the Bulls face challenges in addressing their needs for rim protection and shooting. The team recently signed shooting coach Peter Patton but must focus on adding legitimate 3-point threats. In other news, ESPN has reportedly laid off Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose, and the Bulls may consider signing Darius Bazley, a young swingman who played under Billy Donovan.
The Phoenix Suns collapsed in the fourth quarter of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 124-120. Despite leading by double digits early in the fourth quarter, the Suns surrendered an 18-2 run across just 4:13, including turnovers, to trail by six. Devin Booker scored 46 points, but the Suns' reserves struggled to find a rhythm. Landry Shamet returned after missing 25 games with a left foot injury, and Darius Bazley received some playing time.