The NBA trade deadline isn’t until Feb. 5, but trade season intensifies on Dec. 15 when a large group of players become eligible to be moved. The Phoenix Suns

Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

When the final buzzer sounded on Sunday night, the game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just come to a close; it shifted into scrutiny.

Dillon Brooks was ejected against the Los Angeles Lakers as it was ruled he made unsportsmanlike contact with LeBron James in celebration.

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) visit the Phoenix Suns (14-11) on Sunday. Tip-off from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The OKC Thunder advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals with a home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Here are three takeaways.

The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 without star guard Devin Booker, who has missed their past three games with a right groin strain.

Sunday night in Los Angeles was one of those games that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The Suns, a team built on rhythm and chaos, got mucky, slowed down by whistles that never let them breathe. Still, down 20 in the fourth, they clawed back, proving fight matters even when the deck is stacked. Weekly Possession Differential: +1.1