It's Lakers vs Suns on Oct. 3 in the NBA. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

The Suns have a very flawed roster, and the allure of trading for a superstar player is hard not to be transfixed by.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — The Phoenix Suns opened preseason play with a 103-81 win on Friday night, Oct. 3, over the Los Angeles Lakers at Acrisure Arena. No Jalen Green (hamstring) or Mark Williams for the Suns.

LOS ANGELES -- A buzz circulated through Staples Center in the fourth quarter. And it had nothing to do with Lonzo Ball's new haircut. The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have played each other three times in less than a month, and there's bad blood ...

Luka Doncic returns to the Lakers' lineup after LA upgraded him to probable on Friday morning, having been battling a finger sprain and leg contusion over the last week. Doncic is a huge return for the Lakers, as he was their best offensive option through the first two games of the season.

In the first quarter, Allen caught the ball in transition, pump-faked and burst into the lane. As the veteran guard exploded toward the rim, his eyes darted to Wembanyama, closing in from the left. Wembanyama blocked four shots against Phoenix, but this time he held back. Allen threw down a one-handed dunk.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Phoenix Suns 130-118, snapping their five-game winning streak. Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 26 points and five assists.