The Phoenix Suns will play the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this 2026-27 regular season on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, sources informed The Arizona Republic. Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) gets the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. (20) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on April 10, 2026. (Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on April 10, 2026. Brooks attended Game 4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder-Lakers playoff series in Los Angeles last season. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: When do Suns play rival Lakers for first time in 2026-27 season?