The Phoenix Suns won’t have to deal with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena, but there’s still Luka Doncic. James has been ruled out with a left groin strain he suffered in last week’s loss at defending NBA champion Boston that has kept him sidelined the last three games,

The Los Angeles Lakers had been thriving since trading for Luka Dončić, climbing all the way to the No. 2 seed in the West. But, after LeBron James suffered a left groin strain Saturday against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are now facing a stretch where they may be down three starters.