Against the Suns, the Lakers just did not look ready. The game was all but over by the third quarter, as they dropped 45 points in 12 minutes. The Lakers never got back or even tried to slow the momentum. And for a player like Smart, that was unacceptable.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James scored 10 points to go along with four rebounds and an assist in Sunday's 108-107 loss against the San Diego Clippers.

Lakers prospect Bronny James shines vs Victor Oladipo in a G-League win, signaling real growth with the South Bay Lakers.

Lakers vs Suns best bet: Devin Booker Over 25.5 points (-115) The Phoenix Suns are looking like a Play-in team, but they need Devin Booker to keep balling out to stay on the heels of the Top 6 in the West.

Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura return from injuries to join Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton on Thursday for just the seventh time all season.

The Los Angeles Lakers received a crucial injury update on Austin Reaves, while Luka Dončić is also being monitored.