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Rich Paul explains why he enjoys seeing Dillon Brooks ‘poke the bear’ against LeBron James

Rich Paul encouraged Dillon Brooks to antagonize his client, LeBron James, even more! The rivalry between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks was revived this year, as the two players have gotten under each other’s skins over their last two games against each other.

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The Suns must stay focused during the OKC era

The December 10th loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was not fun. It was a 49-point blowout, and the good guys couldn’t even crack 90 on the scoreboard.

Dillon Brooks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

NBA makes a ruling on controversial LeBron James-Dillon Brooks play

The NBA has officially chimed in on the LeBron James-Dillon Brooks controversy from Sunday’s game. James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against Brooks and the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 15

NBA officials confirm late-game calls were correct in Phoenix Suns’ loss to Lakers

When the final buzzer sounded on Sunday night, the game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just come to a close; it shifted into scrutiny.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / December 15

Was Devin Booker’s late-game foul call on LeBron James warranted?

It was a wild and intense ending on Sunday night between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, and the late-game foul call on Devin Booker on LeBron James has everybody talking and wondering if it was a proper foul at all.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 15

7 Days of Sun, Week 8: What Phoenix showed in a week that offered no favors

Well, that was a roller coaster of a week. The Phoenix Suns walk away 1-2. Both losses came in games shaped by NBA Cup group play. I have been clear about how I feel about the NBA Cup, especially the knockout round games counting toward the regular season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

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Jordan Ott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Suns’ Jordan Ott calls out refs after getting screwed in Lakers game

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped Phoenix with a 116–114 win on Sunday night after LeBron James hit two decisive free throws in the final seconds. However, considerable attention went to the state of officiating in the game, especially late in the fourth quarter as the Lakers overcame a late Phoenix onslaught to emerge winners.

Devin Booker News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Suns’ Devin Booker Shines In Return To Starting Lineup

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns could not afford to lose Devin Booker, their star player. Leading the Suns this season with 25.0 points per game, he suffered a right groin injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1st.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 15

Suns claw back from 20 down but fall short in a mucky game

Games like the Suns’ loss to the Lakers on Sunday night are the ones that punch you right in the gut. They feel mucky. They feel gross. For a Phoenix team that lives on rhythm and disruption, this was one of those nights where it felt like the game was taken out of their hands by a whistle that never loosened up.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Suns’ Jordan Ott drops ‘tremendous’ label on Devin Booker after 27 points in injury return

PHOENIX– Three games of not playing Phoenix Suns basketball felt like an eternity for Devin Booker. After two weeks, Booker made his return for the Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / December 14

Dillon Brooks ejected, chaos ensues as Phoenix Suns lose to Lakers on Sunday

PHOENIX – It was a hectic night full of insanity as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers after a wild ending on Sunday. Phoenix never gave up and didn’t surrender on Sunday night, although they couldn’t finish the comeback as they were defeated by Los Angeles by a score of 116-114.