The Phoenix Suns have been chasing a familiar path of late, looking to add a veteran point guard to bolster the position. That is surely something they are very familiar with over the past couple of seasons.

The Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks seriously pursued Smart, who received permission to speak to teams along with his agent, Jason Glushon, and had positive conversations with personnel from all three teams, sources said. After losing Dorian Finney-Smith, a point-of-attack wing defender was a major position of need for the Lakers.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns as Insider: Suns 'Seriously Pursued' New Lakers Guard. PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns could have more moves coming this offseason with opened financial flexibility following buying out Bradley Beal.

The Los Angeles Lakers interest in a potential trade target may have diminished following their recent moves in free agency.

The Phoenix Suns have had a busy offseason marked by trading Kevin Durant, buying out Bradley Beal and extending Devin Booker's contract.

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has sent a strong message to the Boston Celtics, the team where he spent his first nine seasons.

The Lakers took a season-low eight free throws against the Suns and Phoenix outrebounded the Lakers 14-3 on the offensive glass. Advertisement “We try to live in the paint and get to the line ...

The Phoenix Suns played the Los Angeles Lakers twice last preseason. Here's when they will meet in the 2025 preseason.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: Preview. During the 2023-24 season, the Phoenix Suns averaged 116.2 points per game, placing them 10th in the league for offensive performance.

Lakers forward LeBron James finished with 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including three of four from three-point range, in the win over the Suns on Friday night in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Suns have been named among the favorites to land a superstar from the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.