The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced their first case of a player missing time due to health and safety protocols in Darius Bazley.
As COVID-19 rampaged the entire league, the Thunder have been fortunate to not have any cases this season. The team confirmed before the season that the entire roster is vaccinated — though it is unsure what that number looks like now with the booster shot.
This is an unfortunate event for Bazley, who has been great for the Thunder since coming off the bench. In four games off the bench, the third-year-forward has averaged 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks.
The Thunder are scheduled to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
