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Suns to forgo preseason matchup with Lakers in Palm Springs this year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Suns to forgo preseason matchup with Lakers in Palm Springs this year
Summary

The Phoenix Suns will not face the Los Angeles Lakers in preseason this year, marking the first time since 2020 that the teams will not meet in Palm Desert, California. Scheduling conflicts related to the Lakers’ commitments led to this decision, as stated by John Page, senior vice president of Acrisure Arena. The Lakers have announced a five-game preseason schedule, leaving open the possibility of playing the Suns in Palm Springs in 2027. The Suns have preseason games planned against the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs this October.

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  • •Suns and Lakers have had preseason matches for three consecutive years.
  • •Acrisure Arena will not host a Suns-Lakers game in 2026.
  • •Lakers face the Kings and Warriors in their upcoming preseason schedule.
  • •Suns have planned matchups against the Bulls and Spurs this October.
  • •Lakers are likely to return to Palm Springs in 2027.
Latest Updates
  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Suns vs Lakers preseason plans for Palm Springs. Series stalls in 2026
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The Los Angeles Lakers have played the Phoenix Suns the previous three years at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert.

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