Coach Jordan Ott has ruled out Jalen Green to play this weekend as the Suns open a three-game road trip with a back-to-back on Oct. 24 and 25.

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

Luka Doncic had a dominant first half and Marcus Smart returned from his injury as the Lakers lose in the preseason.

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 welcomed Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart to their lineup for the first time this preseason when they played the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Through two quarters and change, when their regulars were on the court,

JJ Redick said in a media scrum on Monday that the plan is for Doncic to play against the Suns in what will be Phoenix’s final preseason game. Doncic had his share of battles with Phoenix while playing for the Dallas Mavericks, with the Game 7 beatdown of the Suns in the 2022 Western Conference semifinals the most epic.

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.