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 San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their next four away game as they were eliminated from the NBA Cup on Wednesday. Los Angeles will play the first game of the trip against the Phoenix Suns, a team they want to make amends with after the bad loss at home earlier this month.

There is growing chatter around the Lakers potentially pursuing a more modest roster upgrade rather than standing completely still.

The Los Angeles Lakers can't run away from the very real, very threatening defensive problems that could, if not corrected, derail any hopes they have of competing for an NBA title.

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

Lakers may reopen Dalton Knecht trade talks as rotation concerns grow and questions linger over the rookie’s long-term role.

The Los Angeles Lakers are battling hard at the top of the Western Conference to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Luka Doncic looks like the MVP, Austin Reaves has leaped, and the role players are performing.

The Lakers probably have no hope of making a splashy deal before the NBA trade deadline, but a role player would be welcome.