Suns get last laugh as Deandre Ayton nightmare only beginning for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns | Kelsey Grant/GettyImagesThe Phoenix Suns began the 2025-26 NBA season with an impressive come from behind win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, that demonstrated all of the heart and hustle that has been missing in The Valley for the last couple of seasons. Devin Booker was excellent as he finished with a team high 31 points, but it was the battling display having been down 20 that caught the eye.

It was interesting to see head coach Jordan Ott - in his first ever game in that role - not go too deep into his bench, despite this being a rebuilding season. He elected not to use any of the three rookies the organization selected this summer, despite…