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Game Recap: Suns take down Lakers in preseason finale, 113-104
The Phoenix Suns were a bit jet-lagged, it first appeared. Those who played certainly were not. Several key members sat out for the preseason finale against the Lakers. It was, at the very least, a great chance for young guys and fringe guys to showcase their skills and make a case for minutes or a roster spot.
The Los Angeles Lakers are taking it easy this preseason. In fairness, LA has an extensive, six-game preseason slate, including two back-to-back games this week
The Phoenix Suns will get a somewhat complete opposing Los Angeles Lakers roster for their final preseason tuneup on Tuesday.
Luka Doncic wasted no time showing off during his preseason debut for the Lakers against the Suns on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles welcomed back Luka Doncic to their lineup for the first time all preseason in a starting lineup that featured former Phoenix No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Austin Reaves. LeBron James still remained out with his nerve pain that's expected to keep him out for the next few weeks.
A mock trade has the Los Angeles Lakers sending a package headlined by Dalton Knecht to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for two players.
Following a five-year stint with the Phoenix Suns, Ayton was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in September 2023. He spent two injury-plagued seasons with the Trail Blazers before being bought out and signing a two-year, $16.2 million deal with the Lakers this offseason.
The Suns previously faced the Lakers in Palm Springs, walking away with a blowout win to start their preseason. After splitting their two-game series with the Brooklyn Nets in China, the Suns return home for a short turnaround that likely won't see many of their stars in action.
A mock trade has the Phoenix Suns sending Nick Richards and Royce O'Neale to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a 24-year-old forward.
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