Suns @ Lakers Friday game thread, October 3rd, 2025: Preseason

[Superbone]

Yes, I believe it is the one in Palm Desert. It's a tradition now.

The outdoor court was a one time deal. I was there.

 

[Superbone]

My computer doesn't like the pdf. What person is saying this?

It's not a person. It's the official Phoenix Suns game notes.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's not a person. It's the official Phoenix Suns game notes.

I wasn't aware the Suns had announced their starting lineup for Friday.

 

[Yuma]

I don't like that Dunn hasn't outplayed him enough to demand that spot. Of course, it's also possible that our needs at another position has our front office trying to build up Allen's value for an early season trade.

I get what you mean, but Fleming has the superior size.

 

[Yuma]

The outdoor court was a one time deal. I was there.

I heard on the radio it's going to be inside. Supposedly a G League court.

 

[Superbone]

I wasn't aware the Suns had announced their starting lineup for Friday.

I've attached an image of it since you can't see the pdf. It's entitled "Possible 2025-26 Suns Starters".

 

[leclerc]

I wonder how teams scored in the 90's when hardly anyone shot threes and teams played big, like Boston with Parish, McHale, Bird.

 

[leclerc]

We have what's his face at C, and that brute as PF and Fat? Allen. We're small.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wonder how teams scored in the 90's when hardly anyone shot threes and teams played big, like Boston with Parish, McHale, Bird.

Those teams were amazingly talented and fun to watch. They got up and down the court in a hurry. That was exciting basketball.

 

[Mainstreet]

We have what's his face at C, and that brute as PF and Fat? Allen. We're small.

Allen looks to be in top shape this season, watching video of him. Nick Richards might be the Suns starting center starting preseason.

 

[Yuma]

The eighties were a great era to watch. Th bully ball Pistons that followed, mucked up play, and made it ugly for awhile.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jalen Green is OUT for Friday's game with a reported low-grade hamstring strain.

The focus will be to get him ready for the regular season opener on October 22nd against the Kings.

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[Covert Rain]

Jalen Green is OUT for Friday's game with a reported low-grade hamstring strain.

The focus will be to get him ready for the regular season opener on October 22nd.

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No sense in taking any chances. Hamstring issues can linger.

 

[Mainstreet]

No sense in taking any chances. Hamstring issues can linger.

The same with Mark Williams, who may be out for all preseason games. That's already two starters down.

It's not sending off good vibes, not that there is another option.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jalen Green will travel to China per Jordan Ott.

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[leclerc]

Hamstrings are the worst. Get well, Jalen.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Here is the starting lineup based on the Suns game notes:

https://www.nba.com/gamenotes/suns.pdf

Devin Booker G
Jalen Green G
Nick Richards C
Dillon Brooks F
Grayson Allen F

I don't like Allen starting over Dunn. Ott may be a seniority type coach. Either that or he wants more scoring in the starting lineup.

I don’t really understand this. Dunn is both the present and the future. And if we’re trying to establish chemistry for the season with a whole new team, you’d think you’d want to get that established as early as possible on the court.

Oh well…

 

[leclerc]

I guess if Green and Williams are out we'll see Richards, Dunn, Brooks, Allen and Booker. Or even smaller with CG12, Book, Allen, Brooks and Richards.

 

[Ronin]

Lakers to Be Without 4 Players For Suns Preseason Game

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without four players for their preseason game on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Lakers head coach JJ Redick says LeBron James,

www.si.com

 

[95pro]

I'll check in if i remember but this is one for garbage time, maybe Brea may peak my interest enough

 

[Ronin]

Two Suns Starters Will Not Play Against Lakers In Preseason Opener - Fadeaway World

As the Phoenix Suns prepare to face the Lakers in their preseason opener, they will see two key starters out of the lineup for the game.

fadeawayworld.net

 

[Proximo]

We have what's his face at C, and that brute as PF and Fat? Allen. We're small.

We are probably going to play the majority of our minutes small because we lack proven players at forward, and in some situations you don't want to play centers.

I would rank the top players on our team like this
1. Booker
2. Green
3. Brooks
4. Allen
5. Dunn

Since you want your best on the court as much as possible, we are going to be undersized most of the year.

 

[Proximo]

I wonder how teams scored in the 90's when hardly anyone shot threes and teams played big, like Boston with Parish, McHale, Bird.

The game was based on getting good shots in the post and guard penetration.

A lot better game to watch IMO, but those days are gone forever it seems.

 

[Mainstreet]

Luka Doncic will not play for the Lakers tonight.

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[Mainstreet]

I'll check in if i remember but this is one for garbage time, maybe Brea may peak my interest enough

I mostly want to see the youngsters play anyway, although seeing Jalen Green play in his first game as a Sun would have been exciting.