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22 December 2025

• [Arizona Sports] - Is Suns’ regression due to schedule, injuries or something more?
  The 15-13 Phoenix Suns going in the wrong direction both statistically and record-wise is more than understandable. But what is the real reason for it?
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• [Fan Nation] - Ranking Every Suns Player and Their Trade Chances
  With trade season in full swing, we rank who is most likely to be traded on the Suns.
• [SB Nation: Bright Side Of The Sun] - Career seasons are fueling a Suns team worth rewarding
  The All-Star Game is two months away. It will be played on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, and there is a real chance that the Los Angeles Clippers will not have a single representative. At 7-21, that tracks. The Phoenix Suns are a different story. They have quietly surprised the league […]
• [Sporting News] - Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out Suns' Dillon Brooks
  Brooks took a swipe at Steph Curry late in the game.
• [Sports Illustrated] - Phoenix Suns Should Target Long-Term Guard in Trade
  It's never too early to start thinking about trades, especially in the world of the NBA. For the Phoenix Suns, there are reasons to both be eager and to avoid p
• [Sports Illustrated] - Suns React to Eye-Opening Collapse to Warriors
  The Phoenix Suns were nearly at a loss for words after losing a 14-point lead.
• [PHNX] - Suns waste huge Devin Booker game in 119-116 loss to Warriors
  Devin Booker’s season-high-tying 38 points weren’t enough for the Phoenix Suns as their offense cooled off after a fiery start in San Francisco. The Golden
• [Last Word on Sports] - Lakers Head Into Christmas Week With Several Injury Concerns, What Does It Mean & When Could Players Return
  Every professional sports league has a period in its schedule where teams aren’t playing their best, and right now the is right in the middle of that period (December-January). And the appear to be this year’s poster boy, entering plagued by inconsistency and banged up. Lakers Head Into Christmas Week With Several Injury Concerns, What Does It Mean & When Could Players Return entered December with the second-best record at 15-5. But the Lakers fell to 4-4 this month following a concerning loss to cross-town rivals, the Clippers, last night. The Lakers were never truly in last night’s game, as they got down big early, scoring only 15 points in the first quarter. The Lakers, who never led in the game, trailed by as many as 22 and outscored the Clippers 27-23 to make the final score even remotely respectable. They shot just 39% from the field, including 6 of 38 from deep (16%). The 88 points are a season low and are the second time the Lakers failed to reach the century mark. But their recent stretch does bring some concerns. With the loss, the Lakers fell to fourth place in the conference, though their +1.2 scoring margin is tied with Golden State for sixth best in the conference. All eight of their losses have been by double-digits. LA has not been as efficient offensively during this eight-game stretch, averaging 114.1 points, nearly 4 points below their season average, and shooting 47.1% from the floor — they are shooting 50% from the field, the second-best in the league. However, it is on defense where the Lakers have struggled the most. Over this stretch, the Lakers’ defensive rating is five points higher than their season average as they have permitted 120 or more points on five occassions. Their opponents are shooting 48% from the field and 38.5% from deep over the last eight contests. Lakers Dealing With Plenty Of Injuries Granted, the Lakers entered the game shorthanded. The Lakers were without three starters against the and left the contest after just 20 minutes of playing time with a left leg contusion. led the way with a season-high 36 points on 15 of 28 shooting. “I saw him hobbling towards the end of the first half. He came to me at halftime and said he couldn’t go,” Lakers coach JJ said after the game. “… I don’t have any other information.” It is unknown the severity of Dončić’s injury. He could miss a few days to a month, depending on the severity of the contusion. So, until the Lakers give an update, consider Dončić at least questionable for their game against Phoenix on Tuesday. A source familiar with the injury told ESPN that it occurred in a collision with Clippers guard . If Dončić’s contusion is only mild, he could play against the Suns. However, it is likely the Lakers would hold him out until Christmas Day, when they host Houston. The Lakers are off until the 28th, when they host Sacramento, then Detroit on December 30. , , , and are also dealing with injuries. Hachimura was listed as questionable (groin) yesterday but was later downgraded to out against the Clippers. It was just the second game that Hachimura had missed this season. Before the game against the Clippers, told n that he is hopeful that Hachimura can return soon. But don’t expect him to be available to play against the Suns. Depending on the severity of the groin injury, Hachimura could miss at least a week. “JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura, out tonight with a sore groin, started to feel discomfort in his hip in the UTA game,” McMenimin tweeted. “Redick says the hope is that Hachimura is only out for 3-5 days.” DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, and Gabe Vincent Updates Ayton missed the last two games due to left elbow soreness. Reaves has sat out the previous three contests with a mild calf strain. Both players are reportedly making progress. Meanwhile, Vincent also missed his second straight game with back soreness. So, how will Redick manage if he is shorthanded going forward? Against the Clippers, Redick paired James and Dončić with , , and . This was the first time this fivesome started together and marked Redick’s 15th different starting lineup of the year. Expect Smart, LaRavia, and Smart to continue to start alongside James, if Ayton, Reaves, and Hachimura remain out. Hayes has started each game Ayton has missed this season. He has upped his offensive production in the four games. So, he is the most stable of the three players who don’t usually start until Ayton returns. LaRavia has started eight games, with the Lakers going 4-4 in those contests, and will be the first of the trio to head to the bench as the Lakers get back. Redick’s biggest decision will be whether to play if Dončić can’t. Now, if Reaves or Hachimura can play versus the Suns, Smart would slide over to the point. Otherwise, Redick could go with , ., or Vincent, if he is healthy. Vincent has started six games this season, but has struggled with the first unit. Plus, a backcourt of Vincent and Smart doesn’t really provide the defense or playmaking that...
• [SB Nation: Bright Side Of The Sun] - Suns Reacts: The Nick Richards dilemma makes more sense in context
  Losses like the one against Golden State last night are frustrating because they shine a bright light on a real Suns issue. Phoenix has grit. They play connected basketball. Even with some loose effort showing up on Saturday night, this matchup exposed a problem that has been sitting there all along. The Suns lack switchable […]