Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James addresses the controversial technical free throw after Sunday’s win over the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker returned to the starting lineup for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

Deandre Ayton called the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night emotional, after spending his early years in Phoenix.

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.

Games like the Suns’ loss to the Lakers on Sunday night are the ones that punch you right in the gut. They feel mucky. They feel gross. For a Phoenix team that lives on rhythm and disruption, this was one of those nights where it felt like the game was taken out of their hands by a whistle that never loosened up.

However, the Lakers’ porous defense as of late prompted Redick to play Vanderbilt against the Suns. The Suns dominated the Lakers in their last matchup because of their energy and sheer will, so Vanderbilt was brought in to help match that.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks got into skirmishes the entirety of their game on Sunday night.

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.