Report: Suns acquire Bazley from Thunder for Saric, second-round pick

Toronto Raptors' Paul Watson (1) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley, left, during the first quarter of a basketball game Sunday, April 18, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Steve Nesius/AP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder are shipping forward Darius Bazley to the Phoenix Suns for forward/centre Dario Saric and a second-round pick, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports.

Bazley is averaging 5.4 points on 44.9 per cent shooting in a reduced role for the Thunder this season.

Saric is averaging 5.8 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Suns.

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