"Nor will Booker request a trade, regardless of how the Suns finish this season. Booker says he is fully committed to spending his entire career in Phoenix, sharing that vision with Ishbia and the Suns' lead executives, CEO Josh Bartelstein and general manager James Jones.

Kevin Durant led the Suns (31-37) with 21 points while Devin Booker added 19 points as they both shot 6-of-17 from the field. Booker posted a second consecutive double-double as he had 11 assists Sunday. As a team, Phoenix shot 39.3%, going 9-of-41 from distance. Los Angeles (41-25) led by as many as 20 points.

After missing the Lakers' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday due to an ankle injury, Doncic wasted no time getting back into rhythm. He scored 17 points in the first half alone—matching the combined total of the Suns’ big three: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.