OKC Thunder: Don't expect Darius Bazley to return to the rotation

When the NBA season stopped on March 11, the Thunder was mostly healthy. Except for Darius Bazley.

The rookie power forward suffered a bone bruise against the Celtics on February 9 and had missed 11 straight games before the pandemic caused the league to suspend the schedule.

Ten weeks later, you figure Bazley is healthy, though the Thunder has not confirmed that. But if and when the NBA resumes, does Bazley’s health matter?

With this kind of break, memories get fuzzy. It’s easy to remember Bazley as a rookie who was getting better and better, turning himself into a good prospect who might help the Thunder in years to come. Remember, Bazley skipped college, working out with agent-supplied…