The Lakers are without 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward LeBron James, 40, who has been grappling with a sciatica injury since the middle of the summer. It's unclear when the four-time league MVP might return to the hardwood, although it's possible he'll get reassessed and given a fresh timeline as soon as next week.

Vincent's role and status as potential trade bait could have gotten him down. Instead, he says, "I'm all in on Laker basketball."

The Phoenix Suns will get a somewhat complete opposing Los Angeles Lakers roster for their final preseason tuneup on Tuesday.

Brooklyn traded for the forward in mid-August, nabbing him from the Heat in hopes of his defense and shooting ability translating in bigger minutes with the Nets. He underwent offseason knee surgery, and has since seen a setback that is set to keep him out another eight weeks.

"He’s a really funny dude. He’s a great storyteller. But he was never a part of the staff," a team source said of Jones.

When the Los Angeles Lakers meet the Phoenix Suns tonight, they will wish to walk past the first game memory of the 103-81 loss. With LeBron James sidelined for a good 6 weeks due to a sciatica injury,

The Brooklyn Nets will face the Phoenix Suns in the NBA China Game on Friday at the Venetian Arena in Macau. This will be the second preseason game for both teams, who are coming off wins.

The NBA season kicks off with exciting matchups, including the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Brooklyn Nets on October 22, 2025. Fans can catch the ga