They will meet the same opponent once more in preseason play, with a trip to Macau to play the Brooklyn Nets twice sandwiched in between these meetings. LeBron James will face a new foe in Rasheer Fleming. Rasheer Fleming on looking forward to playing against LeBron James as the Suns and Lakers meet Friday in Palm Desert in 1st preseason game. I think the main thing for me is just proving to… https://t.co/mahyKMvqdo pic.twitter.com/4ZNPashuNt — Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) September 30, 2025Of the three rookies in The Valley this season, Fleming has been overlooked the most. Giving him the chance to try and keep LeBron quiet - while Dillon Brooks surely does his best to annoy Doncic - would appear to be the perfect "welcome to the league" moment in preseason play.