The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Darius Bazley to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Dario Saric and a second-round pick in a move first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
This was the most anticipated move for the Thunder heading into the trade deadline. Bazley, who is set to enter restricted free agency, has been out of the rotation for the entire season with a career-low 15.4 minutes.
The Thunder acquired a second-round pick and the expiring deal of Dario Saric, who is on a $9.2 million salary this season and will be a free agent this summer.
It’s unknown whether Saric will stay on the Thunder, but I lean that he will and will play a limited role on the team, especially if the Thunder waive Justin Jackson, who they acquired from the Boston Celtics for Mike Muscala.
In 37 games for the Suns, Saric averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
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