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The Los Angeles Lakers will have to play without Rui Hachimura on the road on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns.
Ryan Ward|
Caleb Sisk|
Brendan Mau|
Donnie Druin|
Peter Dewey|
Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Deandre Ayton doesn't hold back his feelings on how he's been used by the team.
Ryan Ward|
DeAndre Ayton appears unhappy with his role with the Lakers, but change may be a big ask for all key stakeholders, including Ayton himself.
Thomas Carelli|
The Phoenix Suns really need to get back into the win column.
Donnie Druin|
Deandre Ayton doesn’t want to be the Lakers’ version of Clint Capela. But that’s exactly the role Los Angeles needs him to play.
Liam McKeone|
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts to the last-second loss to the Orlando Magic with telling statement.
Ryan Ward|
The Phoenix Suns will be severely undermanned once again tomorrow night against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Brendan Mau|
The Los Angeles Lakers make another move by bringing in former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.
Ryan Ward|
The Magic take down both the Lakers & Clippers in Los Angeles to end road trip strong, as Paolo Banchero steps up on the defensive end
Ryan Kaminski|
As highly discussed the Houston Rockets' struggles and difficulties this season have been, they still find themselves in the No. 3 seed in a tough and mostly even conference. The Rockets have been fortunate that other contenders have struggled as well.

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