The Lakers are starting to do their due diligence as far as trying to upgrade their roster via the trade market.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) visit the Phoenix Suns (14-11) on Sunday. Tip-off from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

That is, unless you're JJ Redick, because he lives for these types of situations. He got to do so today as the Los Angeles Lakers hacked out a 116-114 victory over the pesky Phoenix Suns. Those things – the collapse, the technicals, and the barbs – all happened in this game.

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

The Los Angeles Lakers can't run away from the very real, very threatening defensive problems that could, if not corrected, derail any hopes they have of competing for an NBA title.

The Phoenix Suns will look to bounce back from their worst defeat in franchise history when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 14 at Mortgage Matchup Center. The 6 p.m. MST game is being televised on Arizona's Family Sports (3TV).

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their next four away game as they were eliminated from the NBA Cup on Wednesday. Los Angeles will play the first game of the trip against the Phoenix Suns, a team they want to make amends with after the bad loss at home earlier this month.