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The Phoenix Suns and Lonzo Ball have “mutual interest” in a possible cooperation, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times.

The Los Angeles Lakers point guard Ball doesn’t see the New Orleans Pelicans as his preferable destination, if the Lakers decide to trade him.

As Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Tuesday, Lonzo Ball’s camp desire Lonzo to be a part of the team which doesn’t have an established point guard.

At the moment, Ball is sidelined with a sprained left ankle.

In his age-21 season, Lonzo Ball is averaging 9.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, while shooting at 40.6 percent from the floor and 32.9 percent from three in 30.3 minutes of action.