The Phoenix Suns, coming off a 49-point loss to Oklahoma City in NBA Cup quarterfinals, rallied from 20 down but lost late to the Lakers.

The Lakers recover after blowing a 20-point lead with 7:48 left, riding Luka Doncic’s 29 points and LeBron James’ two late free throws in a 116-114 win in Phoenix. There are six technical fouls,

Royce O'Neale made unique NBA history as an undrafted player in the Suns' matchup against the Lakers on Sunday night.

PHOENIX — The ultimate achievement of Sunday’s 116-114 theatrical Phoenix Suns loss to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t how they lost or even how they roared back inside the game’s chaos. It was how a rivalry going back decades has now been reignited to a peak temperature we haven’t seen in many years.

The Los Angeles Lakers got a 116–114 road victory vs. the Suns at PHX Arena on Sunday that pushed Los Angeles to an 18–7 record.

PHOENIX -- Ever since the Phoenix Suns acquired Dillon Brooks this summer, he has spearheaded a huge culture shift that has led to Phoenix completely changing its identity and surpassing all preseason expectations to this point with a 14-11 record so far.

The Suns acquired Green from Houston in the Kevin Durant trade before the 2025 draft. Green first injured his hamstring during training camp. He then reinjured it during a weeklong stay in China as the Suns played two preseason games against the Brooklyn Nets.

Devin Booker was thankful to be back against the Lakers after missing the Suns' last three games with a right groin injury