Lakers vs. Suns Preview: LeBron and AD Expected to Return to Face the Big Three – Can a Father-Son Duo Take the Stage?

At 9:30 AM on October 7th, the NBA preseason game will see the Lakers host the Suns.

The Lakers’ moves in the off-season were generally limited, with Redick becoming the new head coach. In the draft, they selected Knick in the first round and chose Bronny James, son of LeBron James, at the 55th pick in the second round. The roster remains largely the same as last season, with the main rotation also continuing from last year. LeBron and AD remain the team’s dual cores, complemented by players like Reaves and Russell, but the team’s overall strength has not significantly improved.

In their first preseason game, the Lakers lost 107-124 to the Timberwolves, with LeBron and AD both resting. Little Reaves and rookie Knick each scored the team-high 16 points, while Russell, Christie, and Vincent also scored in double digits. However, Bronny’s performance was poor, making only one of six shots for 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist, almost non-existent. To enter the rotation and achieve the feat of playing alongside his father, Bronny needs to show better form in the preseason games; opportunities are limited for him.

The Suns had an average performance last season, despite boasting a luxurious trio of Durant, Booker, and Beal. Being swept by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs was a disgrace. Head coach Vogel was sacked, and Budenholzer took over. Due to limited salary cap space, the Suns made few moves in the summer transfer market, retaining mostly the same squad as last season. They brought in Jones from the Wizards and Plumlee from the Clippers. In the draft, the Suns picked Dunn from the University of Virginia at No. 28 and Iguodala at No. 40.

Although the moves were limited, the additions of Jones and Plumlee have bolstered the team’s depth and strengthened their weaknesses, particularly Jones, who is expected to play a key role. The primary factor affecting the Suns’ performance this season will be injuries. Whether the big three can stay healthy will influence the team’s trajectory.

This is the Suns’ first preseason game, with only Nurkic and Dunn listed as injured, leaving the possibility that the big three could play. For the Lakers, LeBron, who rested in the first game, stated in an interview that he plans to play against the Suns. Head coach Redick also revealed that AD is expected to play, raising the possibility of a showdown between LeBron-AD and the big three. Of course, if LeBron plays, it could witness the historic moment of father and son sharing the court.

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