The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) visit the Phoenix Suns (14-11) on Sunday. Tip-off from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Sunday’s NBA games on December 14, 2025 gave fans a little bit of everything. Some teams stepped up on the road. Others fell apart late. Defense won a few games, while execution decided the close ones.

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

There is growing chatter around the Lakers potentially pursuing a more modest roster upgrade rather than standing completely still.

The Lakers probably have no hope of making a splashy deal before the NBA trade deadline, but a role player would be welcome.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, Reaves' hot streak has hit a road bump. The team announced on Friday that the 27-year-old has been diagnosed with a calf injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for at least seven days. Lakers reporter Dan Woike of The Athletic was among the first to break the news on social media.

Lakers may reopen Dalton Knecht trade talks as rotation concerns grow and questions linger over the rookie’s long-term role.

The Los Angeles Lakers don't want physical mishaps as they host the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.

Since Paul claimed that LeBron will finish the final year of his contract with the Lakers, the skepticism doesn’t come off as a scare tactic for the Lakers. Instead, it seems like a nudge to start considering some win-now moves for the supporting cast.