Scenes from the Los Angeles Lakers preseason basketball game against the Phoenix Suns

Lakers guard Bronny James (9) enters the court prior to the start of the preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) goes up for a block against Suns guard Devin Booker (1) at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Lakers guard Bronny James (9) dribbles up court against Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) gestures to a teammate during the preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Lakers forward Luka Doncic